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

Two sedans collided on Baxter Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male and alone in their vehicles. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baxter Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635331, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered a concussion after a rear-end collision with an SUV on 99th Street in Queens. Both vehicles traveled north. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 99th Street in Queens involving a northbound SUV and a northbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The SUV struck the bike from behind, impacting the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s center back end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any errors or contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. The sedan, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver showed inattention and distraction at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Elmhurst Avenue struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Case Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no mention of helmet or signaling issues was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck the left side of a parked SUV on 111 Street in Queens. The rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 111 Street collided with a parked 2010 Chevrolet SUV. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. The moped driver held a permit license from New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in Queens. The scooter and a sedan collided head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 43 Avenue in Queens involving a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver and a sedan. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm injuries. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-scooter was traveling south, and the sedan was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver of the e-scooter was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the e-scooter driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left from Gorsline Street onto Kneeland Avenue. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed damage on their left sides. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Kneeland Avenue collided with a sedan making a U-turn from Gorsline Street. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male driver, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers at intersections and the vulnerability of motorcyclists in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the truck following too closely. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck impacted the center front end of the vehicle, while the SUV was struck at its center back end. No ejections occurred. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on 76 Street near Woodside Avenue in Queens. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash involving a 2022 Toyota SUV on 76 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV was traveling south and struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2009 Nissan SUV struck another vehicle on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Two children inside suffered shoulder injuries and whiplash. The driver’s distraction and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash. Both passengers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan SUV traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue collided with another vehicle also traveling east. The SUV’s driver was distracted and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to the crash. Two child passengers, ages 10 and 13, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries, including whiplash. Both children were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. No ejections occurred. The driver held a learner’s permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. The crash occurred at 114 Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Another vehicle made a right turn, striking the cyclist head-on.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a vehicle making a right turn northbound on 114 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The collision impacted the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The turning vehicle’s action likely contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 45 Avenue in Queens. The SUV, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Avenue and Nicolls Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Britton Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted, hit the cyclist. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. No helmet was worn. The SUV showed front-end damage. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead on Britton Avenue, Queens. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles but the primary collision was between the moving SUV and the bicyclist. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a man on Broadway. The left front bumper crushed his head. He died there, alone under the dark April sky. The driver kept going straight. No driver errors listed. The street claimed another life.

A 48-year-old man walking in the roadway on Broadway was struck and killed by a BMW SUV traveling south. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV going south struck a 48-year-old man in the road. The left front bumper crushed his head. He died there, alone on the pavement, under the dark April sky.' The crash happened away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossed 80th Street. An eastbound SUV struck her hard. Her hip broke. The driver, holding only a permit, kept going straight. The SUV showed no damage. Daylight. The girl stayed conscious. Failure to yield left her broken.

A 12-year-old girl was hit by an eastbound SUV while crossing 80th Street. Her hip shattered from the impact. According to the police report, 'A 12-year-old girl stepped into the road. An eastbound SUV hit her square. Her hip shattered. The driver, a woman with only a permit, kept going straight.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The driver held only a learner’s permit at the time. The SUV showed no visible damage. The girl remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy riding as a passenger on a bike was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on 97 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe backing.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old bicyclist passenger was injured and ejected during a crash involving a bike and a 2021 SUV on 97 Street in Queens. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Backing Unsafely." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the bike's center front end with its right rear bumper while both vehicles were traveling northeast. The bicyclist's injury severity was rated as moderate (3). The report also notes a contributing factor of "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary driver errors involved improper lane use and unsafe backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash in a solo sedan crash on the Long Island Expressway. The vehicle struck head-on at the center front end. The driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speeds.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. The driver was the sole occupant of a 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling west when the vehicle impacted head-on at the center front end. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. Injuries included chest trauma and whiplash, with the driver conscious at the scene. The crash resulted from driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and unsafe speed, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making a right turn struck an e-bike traveling straight on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike driver and passenger, aged 18 and 14, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2006 Chevrolet van was making a right turn on Junction Boulevard when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight southbound. The e-bike carried two occupants: an 18-year-old male driver and a 14-year-old female passenger. Both sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs but were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The van's right front quarter panel struck the e-bike's left front bumper. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike occupants. The van driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Queens Boulevard. The crash involved a single motorcycle traveling east. Driver inexperience and road debris contributed. The rider wore a helmet but was unlicensed and injured internally.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was driving eastbound on Queens Boulevard when he was ejected from his motorcycle. The rider sustained head injuries and internal complaints. The report lists driver inexperience and obstruction or debris on the road as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked SUV struck a westbound sedan on Queens Boulevard. The sedan's driver and two passengers suffered bruises and contusions. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing injuries to three occupants in the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2021 Audi SUV was parked when it collided with a 2015 Ford sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants: a 26-year-old male driver and two passengers aged 26 and 36. All three sustained contusions and bruises to various body parts including the hip, knee, and elbow. They were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to responding to another vehicle not involved in the crash. No ejections occurred, and no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man was struck at an intersection on 43 Avenue in Queens. The SUV hit him with its right front bumper as he crossed. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 43 Avenue near Elbertson Street in Queens. The pedestrian was hit by a 2008 Ford SUV traveling west, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was previously parked before the crash. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15