Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

A taxi struck a moped rider on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The moped rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severe. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the moped. The taxi driver was licensed, while the moped driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The moped rider was conscious after the crash and suffered contusions and bruises. The taxi had two occupants at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 14-year-old e-bike rider was injured in Queens when an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east on Central Avenue was struck by a northwesterly-bound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A front-seat passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed. Impact struck the right side doors and front bumpers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided. The BMW was changing lanes improperly, striking the Chrysler going straight ahead. The front passenger in the Chrysler, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right side doors of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Chrysler. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 63-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned and struck her head. She fell, bleeding and unconscious. Alcohol was in the blood. Two SUVs at the scene. The street corner in Queens ran red with danger.

A 63-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV while crossing 71st Street in Queens with the signal. According to the police report, she was struck in the head and collapsed, unconscious and bleeding. Two SUVs were involved: one parked, one turning. The report states, 'Alcohol was in the blood.' The listed contributing factor is 'Alcohol Involvement.' The woman, a pedestrian, suffered severe head injuries. No driver errors beyond alcohol involvement are listed. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt at a city intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped struck the left rear bumper of an SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, 57, was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 57-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the moped was damaged at its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a moped merging westbound on 74 Street near Eliot Avenue. The moped driver and passenger were ejected and suffered bruises and head injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors included improper lane usage and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver and a 23-year-old female passenger were injured when a 2015 sedan collided with their moped on 74 Street in Queens. The moped was merging westbound when the sedan, traveling straight west, struck it on the right front quarter panel. Both moped occupants were ejected and sustained contusions and bruises, with the driver suffering head injuries. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inexperience." Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the moped’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A southbound moped struck the front of a northbound SUV making a left turn in Queens. The moped driver, a man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited the SUV driver for failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2011 Toyota SUV was making a left turn in Queens when it collided head-on with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm fracture and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the moped. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664863, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Willoughby Avenue. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, ignoring traffic controls.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Willoughby Avenue and Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. The 49-year-old man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling east struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead with two occupants. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV lost grip on wet pavement near 66th Avenue. The front end smashed. The driver, alone, bled from the face. He wore his belt. The street was quiet except for pain and shock.

A Ford SUV traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard near 66th Avenue crashed when it skidded on slippery pavement. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was alone in the vehicle and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Following Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end crumpled on impact. The driver was belted and not ejected. No other occupants or road users were involved or injured. The report describes the driver in shock, staring ahead in the aftermath. No mention of helmet or signaling factors appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV struck a 37-year-old male e-bicyclist on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered full-body injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited the driver for disregarding traffic control. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 BMW SUV traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard collided with a westbound e-bike. The e-bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced minor bleeding. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV's right front bumper struck the right side doors of the e-bike. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The collision left the cyclist in shock but did not specify further medical details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan turning left struck an e-bike heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-bike driver, 24, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right side was damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2020 Honda sedan made a left turn and collided with the e-bike traveling straight north on Woodhaven Boulevard. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including traffic control disregarded and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan carried four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver from Texas. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a slowing SUV on Fresh Pond Road. He wore a helmet. The force threw him from the seat. His body hit the pavement. He died there. Speed ruled the night. The street fell silent.

A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike died after striking a slowing SUV on Fresh Pond Road. According to the police report, 'A 29-year-old man on an e-bike struck a slowing SUV. He flew from the seat, helmet on, body crushed. The street did not move. He died there, on the pavement, where speed met silence.' The crash involved an e-bike, a station wagon/SUV, and a parked sedan. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any errors by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 66-year-old woman was struck by a box truck turning left on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. She was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted dislocation and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Fresh Pond Road in Queens made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including a fracture and dislocation. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and fractured his arm in Queens. An unlicensed sedan driver struck him head-on while going straight. The bike was demolished. The crash happened near Metropolitan Avenue at night.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was traveling west going straight ahead when it struck the bicyclist, who was merging westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status. The bike was demolished, and the sedan sustained front-end damage. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two women suffered back injuries in a Queens crash. Two SUVs collided head-on on Metropolitan Avenue. Both passengers wore lap belts. The crash caused whiplash and moderate back pain. Police cited failure to yield as a key factor.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The drivers were traveling north and east, respectively, both going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. Two female rear passengers, aged 27, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus turned on 74th Street. An e-scooter hit its rear. The rider, a 64-year-old woman, flew off. Her head bled on the pavement. The bus rolled away, untouched. The street held her pain. No helmet. No mercy.

A bus turned near 57th Avenue in Queens. An e-scooter struck the bus’s rear bumper. The rider, a 64-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A bus turned. An e-scooter struck its rear. A 64-year-old woman flew off, no helmet, head bleeding. She lay conscious on the pavement. The bus rolled on. Its bumper bore no mark.' The police listed 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error was the bus’s improper turn. The crash left the rider injured and the bus undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped struck the undercarriage of a box truck on Maurice Avenue. Both moped occupants were ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver wore a helmet; the passenger had none. Driver errors included following too closely and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Maurice Avenue collided with the undercarriage of a box truck making a right turn. The moped driver and passenger were both ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The driver wore a helmet; the passenger did not. Contributing factors listed include 'Following Too Closely,' 'View Obstructed/Limited,' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The box truck driver was licensed and traveling east, making a right turn at the time of impact. The moped sustained front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. Both injured parties were in shock or conscious but suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan from behind on 69 Drive in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 50-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver fatigue as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 69 Drive in Queens collided with a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the crash. The parked vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the moving sedan was damaged at its center front end. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver fatigue as the primary error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided near Cypress Avenue in Queens. Six people suffered head injuries, including bruises and abrasions. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role. All occupants were conscious except one unconscious driver. No one was ejected. Damage centered on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a collision occurred near 1018 Cypress Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. Six occupants were injured, all sustaining head injuries such as contusions, bruises, abrasions, and minor bleeding. The injured included drivers and passengers aged 15 to 59. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One driver was unconscious at the scene. All occupants wore lap belts except one driver who had no safety equipment. The vehicles showed damage primarily to the center back and front ends. The report does not specify other causes or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling north; one was stopped, the other slowing. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was slowing or stopping. Both drivers were licensed and traveling north. The injured driver was harnessed and conscious, with no ejection from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the front end of the rear SUV and minor damage to the rear of the front SUV. The crash highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651898, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18