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

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 2025-06-17

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after an SUV struck him at the right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Junction Boulevard was hit by a southbound SUV at the right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a collision between a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with the SUV driver going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Four people suffered whiplash and other injuries in a Queens crash on Woodhaven Boulevard. Two SUVs and a sedan collided head-on and side-on. Drivers disregarded traffic controls and showed inattention. A child was partially ejected but conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. Four occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 3-year-old female passenger partially ejected but conscious, a 50-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 31-year-old female driver with knee and leg injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the 24-year-old driver. The child passenger was restrained with a child restraint but was partially ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused front and side damage to the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding reported. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a bicycle carrying two women on Queens Boulevard. Both bicyclists suffered head contusions. The driver and passenger remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The bicycle carried two female riders, ages 22 and 26, both injured with head contusions but conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling west and struck the bike’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating errors by the bicyclists. No driver errors were specified. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. The crash caused injuries to both bicyclists without ejection from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan turning right struck a westbound bicyclist on 88 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound on 88 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The crash highlights driver distraction and lane misuse as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Jeep sedan struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on 97 Place in Queens. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of distraction and ignored traffic controls. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north on 97 Place collided with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The e-bike driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The sedan's front center end struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike rider's license status was not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An unlicensed SUV driver made an improper U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV struck a 25-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and moderate burns. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens when it collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist also contributed factors of turning improperly and improper lane usage. The SUV had three occupants, and the point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 22-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing Roosevelt Avenue outside a crosswalk. The rider drove aggressively and used improper lane maneuvers. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive e-bike operation and lane misuse in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle turning left collided with a sedan going straight on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and bruises. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcyclist was making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue when his motorcycle struck the left front bumper of a sedan traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle sustained center front end damage, and the sedan had damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No pedestrian involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan hit him head-on. The child suffered a serious shoulder injury. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 58-56 92 Street in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling west struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severe. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 22-year-old woman was struck crossing a marked crosswalk on Whitney Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim was injured but survived.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Whitney Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling southeast, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but in a marked crosswalk. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545649, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when a southbound SUV made a left turn and hit him from behind. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Queens Boulevard after a 2016 SUV made a left turn and struck him from behind. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the e-scooter rider. The SUV driver was southbound and turning left, while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause was driver distraction. The collision caused damage to the center back end of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Roosevelt Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles impacted at the left front bumper. The scooter rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan and an e-scooter collided while both were making left turns on Roosevelt Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist on 90 Street near 55 Avenue in Queens. The teen suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 90 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east near 55 Avenue in Queens. The 16-year-old male bicyclist sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite striking the bicyclist at the center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle struck a pick-up truck making a left turn on 111 Street near 51 Avenue. The motorcycle driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south on 111 Street collided with a westbound pick-up truck making a left turn. The motorcycle impacted the truck's right front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed in Maryland and the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred in Queens near 51 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A scooter driver making a left turn collided with a parked BMW on Alstyne Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s front left bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a scooter driver, unlicensed and traveling south, was making a left turn on Alstyne Avenue in Queens when the scooter collided with a parked BMW sedan. The point of impact was the scooter’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary before the crash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to situational awareness or response. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 5-year-old boy was struck by an unlicensed e-bike traveling south on National Street in Queens. The child suffered facial abrasions while crossing outside a crosswalk. The e-bike's left front bumper made impact. The boy remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver on an e-bike was traveling straight south on National Street in Queens when he struck a 5-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered abrasions to his face. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but notes the driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors or victim equipment factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle and SUV collided at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The crash happened during a left turn by the SUV. The motorcyclist was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with a station wagon/SUV at Roosevelt Avenue, Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield during the turn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcycle driver was conscious despite serious injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17