Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

A 36-year-old man was struck by an SUV while walking on 59 Place in Queens. The impact fractured his lower leg and foot. Police report alcohol involvement and a collision with a parked vehicle, highlighting driver errors in a dangerous roadway environment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:01 on 59 Place in Queens. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured with fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot after being struck by a Toyota SUV traveling northbound. The vehicle's front center end was damaged on impact. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Two other parked SUVs were involved, one with damage to its center front end and the other to its right rear bumper. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and male, but the report emphasizes the role of impaired driving and vehicle collision dynamics. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the crash, striking the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:20 AM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Furmanville Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs traveling in opposite directions collided while both were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. A 17-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn at Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, left semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver caused the crash by not yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on Eliot Avenue in Queens. A 16-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2021 Dodge SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly notes the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision. There was no damage reported to the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the SUV westbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:10 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A taxi traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan’s driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of the taxi and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old female driver suffered head injuries after a sedan collision on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, resulting in minor bleeding and semiconsciousness. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:34 AM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The sole occupant, a 30-year-old female driver, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding, described as semiconscious. The vehicle, a 2009 Mazda sedan traveling south, sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with unsafe lane changing. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. These driver errors directly led to the collision and subsequent injuries, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane changes on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight on Cooper Avenue. The moped driver, a 67-year-old man, was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Avenue around 7:00 PM. A 2023 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 2021 Zhen moped traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 67-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan with defective brakes made a left turn in Queens, striking and injuring a 19-year-old rear passenger. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver’s vehicle damage was centered on the front end, highlighting mechanical failure as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 71 Street near Juniper Boulevard South in Queens at 3:55 PM. The sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, suffered a center front end impact. The driver’s defective brakes were cited as a contributing factor, along with other vehicular issues. A 19-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report notes the passenger was in shock and did not use any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain vehicle safety through defective brakes directly contributed to the collision and injuries sustained. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore through the noon silence on 60th Street, smashing into a sedan. Blood pooled on the pavement. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown and conscious, head split. Speed and disregard for control left the street scarred.

At the corner of 60th Street and 70th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision unfolded between a moped and a sedan, according to the police report. The moped, traveling west, struck the sedan's left front quarter panel with force, folding in the car's side. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered severe head injuries and was partially ejected, bleeding heavily but conscious. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, underscoring the moped driver's dangerous actions. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but these details follow the primary driver errors. The sedan driver, licensed and traveling south, was also involved. Noon sun, silent street—speed and disregard for traffic rules turned routine movement into trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 71 Place in Queens at night. The driver’s inattention triggered the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries, including chest and abdominal trauma. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 71 Place in Queens involving two SUVs. The driver of one SUV, a 51-year-old male, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to the driver and a 21-year-old female front passenger, both experiencing shock and bodily injuries to the chest and abdomen-pelvis areas. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the point of impact on the left front bumper of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in Queens when a sedan making a right turn struck him. The crash caused chest injuries and fractures. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fresh Pond Road in Queens involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan was making a right turn southwest when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The e-scooter rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious bodily injury. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a moped on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the collision, highlighting driver error and road rage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on Cypress Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the moped was struck on the right side doors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers posed by aggressive driver behavior and failure to respect right-of-way in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed late at night on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 40, suffered head injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. The collision involved failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:52 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard near Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, one traveling west and the other south. The driver of the Pennsylvania-registered SUV, a licensed 40-year-old woman, was going straight ahead and impacted the right front bumper. The New York-registered SUV, driven by an unlicensed 40-year-old man, also traveling straight ahead, suffered center front end damage from the collision. Both drivers sustained head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The front passenger in the Pennsylvania SUV, a 40-year-old woman, was also injured with head trauma and whiplash. The police report cites failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The unlicensed status of one driver adds to the systemic danger present in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old male driver suffered a head abrasion in a Queens crash. Police report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention. The sedan hit a parked car’s rear bumper while traveling west on Myrtle Avenue, causing vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 in Queens near 67-02 Myrtle Avenue. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining a head abrasion and classified with injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling west, striking the left rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan. Additionally, a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling west was involved, sustaining damage to its right rear bumper. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle, but was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on Vermont Place collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Vermont Place in Queens. A sedan was making a left turn northwest when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the motorcycle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage, underscoring the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion when an SUV struck his sedan’s rear on Metropolitan Avenue. The collision happened as the sedan made a left turn. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 17:11. A 28-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a back contusion after an SUV struck the center back end of his vehicle while he was making a left turn. The SUV, traveling eastbound, collided with the sedan’s rear. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the risks posed to drivers executing turns in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV traveling north on 73 Avenue collided with a moped also heading north. The SUV’s left side doors were impacted. The moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite driver illness and improper lane usage as factors.

According to the police report, a 2021 GMC SUV and a 2023 Fengy moped collided on 73 Avenue in Queens at 13:18. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The moped, traveling straight ahead, struck the SUV’s left side with its right front bumper. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report identifies the SUV driver’s illness and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and conscious, with no safety equipment noted. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behavior by the moped rider. The crash highlights the dangers of driver impairment and lane misuse in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. A 45-year-old male driver of a 2004 Honda SUV, who was unlicensed, collided with the rear bumper of a 2017 Nissan sedan driven by a 27-year-old licensed male. Both drivers were injured; the SUV driver sustained a fractured shoulder and upper arm, while the sedan driver suffered whiplash affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV's center front end impacted the sedan's right rear bumper as both vehicles traveled eastbound. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe following distance and distraction, without any noted victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Maspeth Avenue in Queens. The 22-year-old cyclist was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Maspeth Avenue in Queens at 3:15 PM. A sedan traveling westbound was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The primary contributing factor identified by police was driver inattention or distraction. The sedan's front center end impacted the left side doors of the bicycle. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield or properly observe the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were cited. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at a Queens intersection. Both drivers and two passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning by one driver as a key factor. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Avenue in Queens at 10:45. Two sedans collided, with impact points on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for one driver. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two passengers, all male, aged 31 to 39. Injuries included neck trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash, but one driver’s improper turn led to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver error and vehicle impact details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a 47-year-old man on a bike, crushing him. He was thrown, suffered fatal head trauma, and died on the cold street. The truck kept straight. The man did not move again.

A fatal collision occurred on Maurice Avenue when a box truck struck a 47-year-old male cyclist, according to the police report. The narrative states the cyclist was thrown, crushed, and killed, suffering head trauma. The police report notes the truck 'kept straight' as it struck the cyclist, who lay still after impact. The contributing factor listed by police is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but no specific driver error is cited in the data. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report, but this is not listed as a contributing factor to the crash. The violence of the impact and the truck's continued path underscore the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15