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

A merging SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s 70-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2005 Ford SUV merging westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2015 Mercedes sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan’s 70-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s center back end were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers when drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus making a right turn struck a parked SUV on 82 Street in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. The impact hit the SUV's left rear bumper. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a parked 2019 SUV on 82 Street. The bus struck the SUV's left rear bumper with its right side doors. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 31-year-old male e-bicyclist on 56 Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and driving straight eastbound. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 56 Avenue collided with an e-bike going west. The 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead and impacted the e-bike on the left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle only) but no other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user without fault attributed to him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a head injury in Queens. The sedan struck an object front-center while traveling north on 111 Street. The driver was conscious but sustained a concussion. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver in a 2003 GMC sedan was injured in Queens on 111 Street near 55 Avenue. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 55-year-old man driving a sedan on Grand Avenue in Queens suffered internal injuries and shock. The vehicle struck another unspecified vehicle. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Avenue in Queens involving a 2006 Honda sedan traveling northeast. The 55-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained internal injuries and shock but was not ejected. The sedan suffered center front-end damage. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash details indicate impact between the sedan and an unspecified vehicle, with the sedan going straight ahead at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 38-year-old woman was hit on Corona Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Corona Avenue made a left turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on National Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries with abrasions. Multiple SUVs and a sedan were involved, with damage to left side panels. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured on National Street in Queens after being hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, including abrasions. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan, with damage primarily to the left side panels. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. The drivers' license statuses were mostly unreported except for one licensed New York driver. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 42-year-old woman crossing 40 Road was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 40 Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2020 Kia SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man stepped from behind a parked car on 114th Street. A driver pulled out, distracted. The car’s front struck the man’s face. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect him.

A 39-year-old man was injured on 114th Street near 42nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he stepped from behind a parked car when a vehicle pulled from the curb and struck his face. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end hit the man as it started from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 62-year-old man walking along a Queens highway was injured in a collision with a parked sedan. The impact struck his knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash near 82-02 45 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along a highway in Queens near 82-02 45 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2016 Nissan sedan that was parked and struck the pedestrian on the left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained bruising but no ejection or severe trauma. The vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a motorcycle in Queens. The child suffered a head abrasion while crossing outside a crosswalk. The motorcycle hit her center front. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 104 Street in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and did not have a signal. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pass too close to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off Broadway near Baxter Avenue. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs took the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent. The man was badly hurt. Others suffered pain.

A Cadillac sedan hit a 70-year-old man who was standing off the roadway on Broadway near Baxter Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off the roadway. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs caught the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. Two parked SUVs were damaged in the impact. A 53-year-old male driver also reported neck pain. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian and at least one driver injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 60-year-old man was injured crossing Whitney Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash happened in Queens at 5:37 p.m.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Whitney Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver of a 2006 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The crash occurred in Queens near Hampton Street at 5:37 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan made a left turn on 90 Street in Queens. Two pedestrians, a 41-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, were crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling southeast on 90 Street in Queens struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrians, a 41-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, were crossing without a signal and sustained contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and injured. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 58-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens Boulevard crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was semiconscious and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled southeast before impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2019 Dodge SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan. The SUV hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling southeast. The 58-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was semiconscious and lost consciousness during the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The contributing factor noted was the driver’s loss of consciousness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old male bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Corona Avenue. The motorcycle, driven by an inexperienced and distracted operator, struck the bike from behind. The bike driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Corona Avenue rear-ended a bike going in the same direction. The bike driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected and sustained internal injuries to his entire body. The motorcycle driver was operating with a permit and was noted for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction. The bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the motorcycle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan pulling out of parking hit a bicyclist going straight east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2019 Honda sedan struck him on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan was starting from a parking spot while the bicyclist was traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 12-year-old girl crossing Christie Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The girl suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s front center took the impact.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Christie Avenue in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi turning left struck an e-scooter rider going straight on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 24-year-old rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Grand Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter was damaged on its left side doors. The taxi driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507723, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south on 75 Street hit a 69-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. He was left in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on 75 Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not mention any safety equipment or driver license status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18