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

A 20-year-old man suffered neck injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him while he crossed with the signal. Glare and limited view obstructed the driver’s sight, contributing to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on 55 Avenue near Justice Avenue in Queens. A 2019 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites glare and a view obstructed or limited as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to adequately see the pedestrian during the turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. No damage was reported to the SUV. The collision highlights driver error related to visibility impairments during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered head contusions after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 56 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and improper turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan on Junction Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the child’s lower leg and foot. The impact damaged the vehicle’s front end and left the child conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and Alstyne Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully, but the failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 94 Street. The front passenger of one SUV suffered a head injury and contusion. Police cite handheld cell phone use as a contributing factor, highlighting driver distraction in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east and west on 94 Street collided, impacting each other's left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 6:25 a.m. The front passenger in one of the SUVs, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head injury and contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and the passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the use of a handheld cell phone by a driver as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel and bumper of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on Roosevelt Avenue. He was ejected from his bike, suffering a contusion and injuries to his elbow and hand. The driver was distracted.

A bicyclist, age 35, was injured in a crash on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and was ejected from his bike. He sustained a contusion and injuries to his elbow and hand. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Queens. He suffered a knee injury and contusion. The driver was distracted.

In Queens, a 42-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, the crash occurred when both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The rider sustained injuries to his knee and a contusion. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was unlicensed. The e-bike rider wore a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman on a bike was injured in a collision with a sedan. The impact occurred on Roosevelt Avenue. She suffered a hip injury and contusion. The driver failed to maintain a safe distance.

A 62-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was following too closely. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, along with a contusion. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed, but the report does not specify further details about the driver’s actions or condition at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Queens. The impact occurred as the sedan made a left turn. The rider suffered a shoulder injury.

The crash involved a 33-year-old male e-bike rider who sustained an upper arm injury after colliding with a BMW sedan. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the e-bike. The rider was conscious but suffered a contusion. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old man crossed Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike sped west. The man fell hard. His head hit the street. Bones snapped. He faded, silent, as traffic rolled on. The city moved. He did not.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was killed on Roosevelt Avenue near Broadway in Queens. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk as an e-bike traveled westbound. He fell, struck his head, and suffered severe fractures and dislocations. The report states he was semiconscious before becoming unresponsive. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. The e-bike sustained no damage. The victim was crossing at an intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was injured after a bus traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck him. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The bus showed no damage. The victim was conscious and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body and remained conscious. The bus had no visible damage and was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" with unspecified contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used by the pedestrian or contributing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both drivers were male and licensed. One SUV was stopped in traffic; the other was going straight. Three female passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the collision. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. One driver was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Three female passengers, ages 45, 58, and 66, were injured with back pain and whiplash. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The drivers were both licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight east when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling eastbound in Queens near 88-15 54 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted her. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only noting the pedestrian’s crossing location as outside a crosswalk. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The collision caused vehicle damage classified as "Other." The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan on 55 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan's left front bumper struck him while he walked against traffic at an intersection.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling west on 55 Avenue struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was walking against traffic at an intersection and sustained a head contusion. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify any safety equipment or additional circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a U-turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi driver performing a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The taxi driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the taxi's maneuver—making a U-turn—preceded the collision. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was in shock and injured, highlighting the danger posed by sudden vehicle turns in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right front bumper of an SUV on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver in Queens collided with the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was initially parked before the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The SUV driver’s details and license status were not provided. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Broadway in Queens. The driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The crash caused front-end damage to the scooter.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Broadway near 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained center front-end damage. The other vehicle involved was making a left turn and showed no damage. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck turning right struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bike showed no damage. The driver remained licensed.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead on 108 Street in Queens. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north and a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east collided head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured driver beyond the noted traffic control violation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15