Queens Streets Run Red. Lower the Limit—Or Count More Dead.

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a tow truck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 98 Street in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on 98 Street in Queens struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the tow truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after an SUV pulled out from parking and hit him on the left side. The crash happened on Broadway in Queens. The driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2005 Porsche SUV that was starting from parking on Broadway in Queens. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV impacted the left side doors, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious but injured. The driver’s distraction caused the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old man on a motorcycle struck by an SUV on 57th Avenue. Both drivers ignored the light. The rider, unhelmeted, was ejected and killed. Head crushed. Passengers in the SUV survived. The road stained with loss and error.

A deadly crash unfolded on 57th Avenue near Seabury Street in Queens. A 55-year-old man riding a SYM motorcycle was struck by a Chevrolet SUV. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The motorcyclist, not wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He died at the scene. The SUV carried three occupants, including a 1-year-old and a 49-year-old passenger, who were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The crash shows the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and lose focus. Helmet use was noted only after the drivers' failures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crashed his bike on Aske Street. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled from his head. No helmet. No other vehicle. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The cause was unknown. The street stayed silent.

A 33-year-old man suffered a head injury while riding his bike on Aske Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was found bleeding from the head, conscious but in pain, with no other vehicles or crash partners involved. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or outside causes were identified in the data. The man was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report only after the absence of any driver or vehicle error. The crash left the cyclist injured and the cause remains undetermined.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck while crossing 97 Street at 55 Avenue in Queens. The sedan made a right turn and hit the pedestrian in the marked crosswalk. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 97 Street made a right turn at 55 Avenue and struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, made a right turn into the SUV traveling west. The motorcycle passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured and unconscious with head trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2022 motorcycle traveling north made a right turn and collided with a westbound 2013 SUV on 50 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The motorcycle's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the motorcycle driver's unlicensed status and turning maneuver as key elements. The passenger was wearing a helmet. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a bicyclist making a U-turn on 93 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 93 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west who was making a U-turn. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 52 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 32-year-old female rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 52 Avenue in Queens were involved in a rear-end collision. One sedan was stopped in traffic when the other, going straight ahead, struck it from behind. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 32-year-old female rear passenger in the stopped sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a collision with an SUV in Queens. The e-bike driver was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving a 2017 SUV and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 48-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV was struck on its right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Broadway in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. A 32-year-old female passenger in the front SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Broadway in Queens collided when the rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The crash injured a 32-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the front SUV. She sustained a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan changed lanes improperly and struck an eastbound e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens changed lanes improperly and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 43-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in Virginia. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash happened on Manilla Street near 51 Avenue. The SUV driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV made a U-turn and collided with the bike head-on on Manilla Street in Queens. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, making a U-turn at the time of impact. The e-bike was also traveling west, going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected after a collision with an SUV on Junction Boulevard. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV hit the bike’s front end, damaging its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2008 SUV traveling west on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 51-02 111 Street in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit front to front. Police cited driver distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 51-02 111 Street in Queens. One driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured driver had an airbag deployed during the crash. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight south and the other was making a left turn eastbound. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene. The e-bike had no occupants other than the driver, whose details were not provided. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes even without clear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, hit the pedestrian with the car’s front center. The man suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Roosevelt Avenue outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east. The driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian’s role was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of a valid license were key errors leading to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan was parked before impact. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The crash involved confusion and limited view. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Grand Avenue collided with a parked 2018 Acura sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "View Obstructed/Limited." The sedan was stationary before the crash, and impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights confusion and limited visibility as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was unconscious with a concussion and was not wearing a helmet. The SUV struck the bike’s front left side.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 108 Street was struck by a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were damaged nearby, but the collision involved only the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as serious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.

A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing north on 98 Street hit a 48-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver backed unsafely and drove at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street in Queens was backing when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed." The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No safety equipment or signals from the pedestrian were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with excessive speed in areas with pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15