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

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan from behind on 108 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Street in Queens at 2:00 PM. A Toyota SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a Nissan sedan also traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s left turn maneuver as the pre-crash action, indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment in turning. Both vehicles sustained damage at the front and back centers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan made a left turn and hit him in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Poyer Street in Queens struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Honda sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The collision involved a parked sedan and motorcycle, with impact undercarriage to undercarriage. The passenger was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 in Queens near 96-10 40 Rd involving a parked 2016 Ford sedan and a 2022 Flywing motorcycle. Both vehicles were stationary before the collision, impacting undercarriage to undercarriage. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 37-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury, with no explicit driver errors cited. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained center front end damage. The data does not indicate helmet use or crossing signals as factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting passenger injuries without assigning victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound collided on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The crash occurred at 17:32. The front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 57 Ave in Queens, injuring three women inside one vehicle. All suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which occurred during eastbound travel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 57 Ave in Queens at 17:35. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with impact points described as the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The vehicle carrying three female occupants—a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 28 and 51—sustained injuries to all occupants, specifically neck injuries characterized as whiplash. All victims were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a sedan traveling southeast. The sedan was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries after a sedan traveling north struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection near 97-01 50 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2018 Chevrolet sedan traveling north struck her. The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as hip and upper leg trauma, with a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the pedestrian. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle driver errors or systemic issues are not clearly identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan sedan turned left at 90th Street and 56th Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 65-year-old woman in the crosswalk. The bumper crushed her arm. She stayed conscious as pain radiated through her body. Metal met flesh in the Queens dusk.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a turning Nissan sedan at the corner of 90th Street and 56th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the driver was making a left turn and was distracted at the time of the crash. The left front bumper of the sedan struck the pedestrian’s left side, resulting in crush injuries to her arm. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the impact. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling northbound, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Hyundai SUV traveling northbound struck her outside an intersection near 85-14 Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated crosswalk was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by vehicles traveling through busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver and passenger suffered injuries including shoulder and head trauma. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 3:58 AM involving a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The truck struck the center back end of the SUV, damaging the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: a 36-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male passenger. Both were injured, with the driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the passenger suffering head trauma. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," directly contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the SUV occupants. The crash left both occupants in shock, highlighting the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn on Junction Blvd. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Junction Blvd in Queens outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. No vehicle damage was reported, but the pedestrian was injured. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were listed beyond unspecified elements and limited driver visibility. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles with obstructed views in areas where pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan, making a left turn, struck her in a marked crosswalk on 57 Road in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Road in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, cited twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in Queens while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver made a right turn and hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on 74th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2011 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to yield or properly observe the pedestrian signal. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in failing to yield at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Roosevelt Avenue made a left turn and struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the primary cause was the driver's failure to yield and disregard of traffic control. The collision highlights systemic danger from driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, made a left turn and failed to yield. The victim was crossing with the signal and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:47 AM on 41 Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for inattention and distraction, as well as inexperience. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights systemic danger posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a 2022 Ford truck struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, failed to yield while making a right turn, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Roosevelt Avenue near Junction Boulevard in Queens. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck by a 2022 Ford truck making a right turn. The driver, a male with an unlicensed status from New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver’s errors—distraction and failure to yield—are central to the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Waldron Street in Queens. The moped passenger, hanging on outside without safety gear, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Waldron Street in Queens. A 2017 sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, collided with a moped going straight east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped carried two occupants; one passenger, a 28-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and male. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped passengers exposed outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, at 19:25 on Grand Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating a direct impact during the turn. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor was any victim behavior listed as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 44 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 17-year-old passenger. The crash involved alcohol, with impact focused on the left front bumper. Passenger suffered shock and injury amid chaotic vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:37 on 44 Avenue in Queens. A westbound 2021 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed New York male driver, collided with several parked sedans. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep, which struck the center back end and right rear bumper of parked vehicles. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The passenger was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan in Queens. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage were cited as contributing factors. The victim remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in Queens near 80-15 41 Ave at 8:30. The pedestrian, a female, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The collision involved a 2025 Kia sedan traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s location and actions at the time remain unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s aggressive conduct as the cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15