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

A 65-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after two sedans and an SUV collided on 108 Street in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper right turn, striking parked cars and causing significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 AM on 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved three vehicles: a BMW sedan making a right turn improperly, a Ford sedan, and a GMC SUV, both initially parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning BMW striking the left front bumper of the Ford and the center front end of the SUV. The 65-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in executing turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Corona Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens around 4:00 p.m. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment and was riding or hanging on outside the vehicle. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 78-year-old woman in a Queens crosswalk. Her hip shattered. She died on Grand Avenue. The rider, distracted, did not stop. The morning stayed silent. Systemic danger lingered at the intersection.

A 78-year-old woman was killed while crossing Grand Avenue at 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a northbound moped struck her head-on. The report states the rider was 'distracted' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact broke her hip and caused fatal injuries. The narrative notes the rider did not stop. No driver errors other than inattention are cited. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection; the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and systemic threats facing those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Queens Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side, injuring a 22-year-old front passenger. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger with bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard near 55 Avenue at 12:10 a.m. involving a 2022 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Nissan sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. A 22-year-old female front passenger in the SUV suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.

According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with an e-bike heading north on Queens 102 Street. The bicyclist suffered severe lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 on Queens 102 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it struck the e-bike, which was moving straight northbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable road users, with the driver’s failure to avoid impact causing severe harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked westbound on Broadway in Queens collided with a northbound bicyclist. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the taxi driver’s improper lane usage and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM near 75-01 Broadway in Queens. A taxi was parked westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the taxi driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but caused injury to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and attention, which led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 90 Street in Queens, injuring three passengers. The crash involved a Ford and a Tesla, both traveling straight. Injuries included head and chest trauma, with victims in shock. Police cited driver failure to obey traffic controls as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on 90 Street in Queens involving two sedans, a 2014 Ford traveling north and a 2018 Tesla traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with the Ford sustaining center front end damage and the Tesla damaged on the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Three passengers were injured: a 31-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, a 24-year-old male with chest injuries and whiplash, and a 17-year-old male with head injuries and minor bleeding. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver failure to comply with traffic controls as the primary cause, without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling west on 94 Street. The collision caused upper arm injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on 94 Street involving a southbound SUV and a westbound e-scooter engaged in a police pursuit. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The 16-year-old e-scooter driver suffered an upper arm injury and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to excessive speed. The e-scooter driver had no listed contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's left front bumper and the e-scooter's front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by high-speed vehicle operation during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with a westbound sedan making a right turn on Queens Boulevard. The impact occurred front-center on both vehicles. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A westbound sedan, licensed and operated by a male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was riding straight ahead and was struck at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the collision happened during the sedan's turning maneuver, indicating a critical driver action leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck, turning right at 57th Avenue and 80th Street, struck a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there, morning light on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The driver failed to yield. The city grieves.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 57th Avenue and 80th Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound dump truck, making a right turn, struck her. The report states the truck showed no damage. The woman died at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The vehicle involved was a large Ford dump truck, classified as an oversized vehicle, which the report also lists as a contributing factor. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's errors. The impact, the loss, and the systemic risk posed by oversized vehicles remain clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving a sedan and a van. Both passengers experienced whiplash. The collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue, caused by driver inattention and improper lane usage, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 13:49 involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2003 Chevrolet van. The sedan was entering a parked position while the van was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. Two male passengers in the sedan, aged 32 and 39, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. These driver actions directly contributed to the crash and the injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west collided with a northbound e-scooter on 111 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:00 AM on 111 Street near 52 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter heading north. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and impaired visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV driver as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue at 14:30. A 2023 SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front quarter panel, and the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on the driver's improper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a merging SUV on the Long Island Expressway at 3:42 a.m. Tire failure and driver distraction caused the crash. A 34-year-old man suffered severe leg bleeding and shock. Steel crumpled. Sirens arrived after the silence broke.

According to the police report, at 3:42 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway, a sedan collided with a merging SUV. The report identifies 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left rear bumper of the SUV during its merge. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and severe injury to a 34-year-old man, who suffered heavy bleeding from his leg and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. Driver distraction and mechanical failure were central to this crash, highlighting ongoing systemic dangers on New York highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike making a left turn on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred on the bike’s right side and the SUV’s left front bumper, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old male, was making a left turn traveling east when the SUV, moving straight ahead northbound, collided with the right side doors of the e-bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but highlights the collision occurred during the e-bike’s left turn and the SUV’s straight travel, indicating a failure to yield or improper turn by the SUV driver as the likely cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck the rear of another vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing contusions to the elbow and lower arm. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 5:20 AM on Grand Central Parkway, a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of another vehicle also traveling east. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. A 31-year-old occupant seated as the right rear passenger sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver error related to rear-end collision dynamics, though specific failure to yield or distraction is not explicitly cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens was struck by a pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed male driver. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The truck showed no visible damage after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 43-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was hit by a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling east. The driver, a male with a New York license status marked as unlicensed, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no visible damage despite striking the pedestrian at the center front end. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status as a critical factor. No contributing pedestrian errors were noted, and the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike traveling east struck her while she crossed Roosevelt Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the bike’s front end. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred in Queens at 10:00 a.m. The data shows no mention of driver license status or other vehicle occupants, focusing the incident on the e-bike’s collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15