Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after a crash with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side as it made a right turn. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his scooter collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan tore down Grand Avenue. It hit a cyclist crossing its path. The man, twenty-one, crashed to the ground. Blood ran from his shoulder. The car’s nose crumpled. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left a rider broken.

A 21-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan on Grand Avenue near 71st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling west at unsafe speed when it collided with the cyclist. The impact left the cyclist bleeding heavily from his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan’s front end was damaged. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 72-year-old man was struck on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The truck driver failed to yield and was speeding while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The truck’s front end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Dodge truck, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and was driving at an unsafe speed. The collision caused a head injury to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after the crash. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No other safety equipment or driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 13-year-old boy was struck on Woodward Avenue in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan hit him on the right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Woodward Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him with its right front bumper. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no other factors were specified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Maurice Avenue. The pickup truck failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Maurice Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The crash involved a 2017 Ford pickup truck making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver failed to yield while turning left, causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A sedan rear-ended another sedan, which then struck an SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion. All drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling westbound. The rear sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved impacts to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Forest Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, complaining of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Forest Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 42-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The injured driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles crashed at an intersection in Queens. A six-year-old passenger suffered a facial abrasion. The impact hit the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling east collided on Catalpa Avenue in Queens. The crash injured a six-year-old female passenger in the SUV, who sustained a facial abrasion while seated in the middle rear seat. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged on impact. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eliot Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way was the primary error noted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorscooter driver was ejected after a collision with a convertible turning right on 53 Drive in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Limited view contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash with a 2014 Ford convertible in Queens. The convertible was making a right turn while the motorscooter was traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the convertible's right front quarter panel and the motorscooter's center front end. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The motorscooter driver suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The convertible driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the danger of limited visibility during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan backing on 60 Place struck another sedan traveling north. The driver of the backing vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact hit the left side doors of the moving sedan. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused visible damage to both cars.

According to the police report, a 2007 Acura sedan backing unsafely on 60 Place in Queens collided with a 2020 BMW sedan traveling north. The Acura struck the left side doors of the BMW. The female driver of the backing Acura was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The BMW driver, a 53-year-old female occupant, was injured but details on her condition are unspecified. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the Acura and the left side doors of the BMW.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 47-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Myrtle Avenue was struck on the right side by a Chevrolet SUV making a left turn southwest. The impact ejected the bicyclist, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with contusions. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus and a sedan crashed head-on on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and head injury. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east and a sedan traveling west collided head-on on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with a concussion and head trauma. She was conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 18-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a Queens crash. The collision happened at Fresh Pond Road. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected during a collision at Fresh Pond Road in Queens. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it collided with a vehicle making a U-turn traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the other vehicle. The police report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a motorcycle helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east was rear-ended by a stopped SUV in Queens. The SUV driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female SUV driver stopped in traffic on 70 Street in Queens was rear-ended by a sedan traveling east. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end collisions in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck a stopped sedan on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Grand Avenue rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic. The sedan's 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' by the truck driver. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mercedes sped west on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The road was slick. The car slammed, crumpled, and threw its driver. He died on the pavement, head crushed. Unsafe speed and slippery asphalt left no room for mercy.

A single-car crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway killed a 28-year-old man. According to the police report, a 2011 Mercedes sedan was traveling west at unsafe speed on slick pavement. The car was demolished. The driver, unbelted, was ejected and died from head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the driver alone on the road, the car destroyed. The police report states: 'The car crumpled. The unbelted driver, 28, was thrown from the wreck. He died alone on the road, head shattered, speed his final word.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus struck by a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway injured six children aboard. All were restrained but suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage during merging. The bus’s right side doors took the impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was struck on its right side doors by a sedan merging improperly. Six children, all age eight, were injured while passengers on the bus. Each child was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses but suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was merging, and the bus was going straight ahead. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 PREVO bus traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2018 Chevrolet sedan going straight ahead. The sedan’s 18-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. The collision point was the center back end of the bus hitting the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck a 32-year-old man in Queens at 8:41 a.m. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim was conscious and not in the roadway.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn in Queens struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19