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

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi in Queens. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Corona Avenue in Queens at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to properly observe traffic controls and the pedestrian. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens, leaving the sedan driver injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 PM on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2020 sedan traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights driver error related to the SUV’s left turn maneuver intersecting with the sedan’s right-of-way travel straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The vehicle hit him with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue was backing when it struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 76 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck's right rear bumper, which caused an abrasion to the pedestrian's shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver's failure to safely back the vehicle and lack of attention directly led to the collision. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and bicyclist collided on Queens' 108 Street just after midnight. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report shows both vehicles traveling north, with impact on the sedan’s left rear and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 108 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old male bicyclist riding north was struck by a northbound 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the systemic danger of vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 76 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, left shaken and injured. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 76 Street in Queens at 11:20 AM. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle making a left turn and the other previously parked. The driver of one sedan, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head injury and whiplash, was not ejected, and was reported to be in shock. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact points were the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, causing damage to the right rear bumper and left front bumper respectively. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female driver suffered an elbow abrasion after her sedan collided with another sedan making a left turn. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other, causing moderate injuries and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 86-10 Grand Avenue at 8:51 AM. Two sedans were involved: one driven by a licensed male driver traveling northwest who was making a left turn, and the other by a licensed 37-year-old female driver traveling southwest going straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The female driver sustained an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers had valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning maneuvers and driver errors during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Waldron Street in Queens at noon. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waldron Street near Saultell Avenue in Queens at 12:00 PM. Two sedans, one a 2024 Honda traveling east and the other a 2009 Toyota traveling southwest, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female bicyclists collided head-on on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both suffered hip and upper leg injuries with contusions. Obstruction or debris on the roadway contributed to the crash, causing impact to the center front ends of both bikes.

According to the police report, two female bicyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided on Queens Boulevard at 5:15 AM. Both bicyclists were helmeted and conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to their hips and upper legs. The crash involved two bikes traveling in opposite directions, each striking the other's center front end. The report cites obstruction or debris on the roadway as a contributing factor to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the presence of roadway hazards played a critical role. Both bicyclists were not ejected and were driving their respective bikes at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 111 Street struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound near 54 Avenue. The child was partially ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle, indicating impact with the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on 111 Street in Queens at 9:00 AM when it collided with an 8-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound near 54 Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the child, who remained conscious after the crash. The data highlights the vulnerability of young bicyclists in vehicle collisions and the serious harm caused even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a sedan making a left turn collided with him on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bike’s right side doors, with damage to the sedan’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the sedan’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The driver’s left turn into the path of the bicyclist created a hazardous situation resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans, with the injured driver making a U-turn when impact occurred. Driver inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was making a U-turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2012 Nissan sedan. The Honda driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the Nissan was stationary at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries on Ithaca Street in Queens. The crash caused center front end damage to the motorcycle. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on Ithaca Street in Queens at 5:11 AM. The motorcycle, a 2016 HD model, was traveling east and sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash narrative does not specify the exact cause, but the ejection and injury severity highlight the high-risk nature of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl suffered a head injury after an e-bike traveling west struck her outside an intersection on Britton Avenue. The rider showed no damage to the vehicle, and the child was conscious but internally injured, according to the police report.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Britton Avenue struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which showed no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The rider was alone on the e-bike, going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes operating in roadways outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered a head contusion after being hit by a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. The child was conscious but injured off the intersection, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The pedestrian was located off the intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered facial abrasions after a sedan struck her while crossing without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The girl remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Road in Queens struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at approximately 7:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at night. The rear driver, distracted and tailgating, struck the front vehicle. The rear driver suffered a concussion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:40 PM, two sedans traveling on Grand Central Parkway collided. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Kia driven by a 32-year-old male, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Nissan sedan. The report identifies the rear driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The Kia driver was injured, sustaining a concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The front vehicle had two occupants, and no injuries or contributing factors were reported for them. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and insufficient following distance on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was injured crossing an intersection in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was crossing an intersection at 99 Street and 55 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM when he was struck by a northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersection environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction as critical factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:31 AM in Queens on 98 Street near 41 Avenue, a 2017 Honda SUV making a left turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's errors in judgment and distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning improperly struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 81 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the bus’s front and the sedan’s rear, revealing driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:42 on 81 Street when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus’s point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the left rear bumper. The bus driver’s error of "Turning Improperly" is cited as a contributing factor. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes no other contributing factors beyond the bus driver’s improper turn. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan passenger, highlighting the dangers of driver errors during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound ambulance making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on 77 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered internal injuries to the entire body. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:19 on 77 Street near Woodside Avenue in Queens. A 2022 Ford ambulance traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist head-on. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with internal bodily trauma affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The ambulance driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of impact. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during critical maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15