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

A moped and sedan collided head-on on Broadway in Queens. The unlicensed female moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver remained in the vehicle. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Queens involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 25-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the moped head-on. The moped's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end were damaged. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and traffic control violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver, 18, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in Queens. The crash happened at 49-04 111 Street. The moped struck another vehicle turning left. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision in Queens at 49-04 111 Street. The moped was traveling south going straight ahead when it struck a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The moped driver suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' for the moped operator. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The other vehicle's details are unspecified, and no occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist riding an unlicensed e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Dongan Avenue. The rider suffered a severe head injury with fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s front center struck the stationary vehicle. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist operating an unlicensed e-bike traveling east on Dongan Avenue collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The bicyclist was injured with head trauma, including fractures and dislocations, and was not ejected. The e-bike sustained front center damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the driver was unlicensed. The parked SUV was damaged on an unspecified part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No pedestrian was involved, and no other driver errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man rode his motorscooter into the dark on 97th Street. He struck head-on. The Honda’s bumper crushed his skull. He died there, helmetless, thrown from the seat. The street stayed quiet. Only the machines remained.

A 36-year-old man riding a ZAIZHOU motorscooter was killed in a head-on crash with a Honda SUV on 97th Street near 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal crush injuries to the head beneath the SUV’s left front bumper. The SUV driver held a permit. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim’s lack of helmet and license are noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left one dead at the scene, marking another fatal collision on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A one-year-old girl suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed into her on Queens Boulevard. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The child was not in the roadway but still injured. Emergency responders treated her at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda SUV backed into a one-year-old female pedestrian on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The toddler was not in the roadway when struck. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling south while backing. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Elbertson Street in Queens. The female driver, 32, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and disregard for traffic control. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Elbertson Street in Queens. The 32-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front-end damage to one SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Grand Avenue in Queens. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The motorcycle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Avenue struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no fault is assigned. The victim was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male driver was injured when his parked sedan was hit from behind by a westbound SUV on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary before the crash, while the SUV was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling north on 83 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body. The impact hit the left side doors of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on 83 Street in Queens was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The sedan had two occupants and was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bike had no listed safety equipment. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 33-year-old man crossing Elbertson Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Elbertson Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649670, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan was merging eastbound when it struck the moped head-on. A 15-year-old female passenger on the moped suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 moped traveling eastbound was struck by a 2018 BMW sedan merging eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan. The moped carried two occupants, including a 15-year-old female passenger who sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had one licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan was merging at the time of collision. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers involving vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, landed hard, ribs broken, pain sharp. He stayed conscious, chest crushed, breath ragged. The street stayed dark. The danger stayed real.

A crash unfolded near Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street in Queens. A sedan, making a left turn, struck a 42-year-old man riding an e-bike straight through the intersection. According to the police report, the collision left the e-bike rider ejected and suffering severe chest injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary errors cited were on the part of the sedan driver. The impact was direct and violent, leaving the rider conscious but with crushed ribs and sharp pain. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 39-year-old man crossing 95 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The crash happened during a right turn at 9:41 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 95 Street at Roosevelt Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 111 Street in Queens. The 41-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles struck on left panels. The driver was conscious and restrained. The crash left one injured amid dangerous conditions.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 111 Street in Queens at 9:10 p.m. The 41-year-old male driver of a 2020 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicles collided on their left front and rear panels while both were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. The driver held a valid New York license. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the Toyota driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648143, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on 82 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper while traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on 82 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was located in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing other actions in the road. The sedan made contact with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information on driver license status or actions beyond going straight ahead was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens on Broadway near Elmhurst Avenue. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety gear, suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was struck on his left side doors by a vehicle making a right turn eastbound near Elmhurst Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the left side doors of the bike, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643572, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Honda SUV on Corona Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when they struck each other on their right front quarter panels. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a 2021 Honda SUV on Corona Avenue in Queens. Both the bicyclist and the SUV were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636338, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus on 108 Street near 44 Avenue in Queens. The 16-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus on 108 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was injured with fractures to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected but suffered significant injuries. The bus was occupied by a single licensed driver and was traveling straight ahead at the time. The moped was involved in a police pursuit before the crash. Damage to the moped was centered on the front end, while the bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The bike was demolished after striking a parked sedan’s left side. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Two sedans were involved, one moving, one parked.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bike was demolished on impact. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Two sedans were involved: one parked with no damage and one moving east with damage to its right front bumper. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors were recorded. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when encountering parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered back injuries after colliding with a sedan making a left turn on 111 Street near 46 Avenue in Queens. The bike struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on 111 Street collided with a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a back contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The rider was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. The sedan driver was female and the e-bike driver male. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15