Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling west hit him center front. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Kia sedan traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the sedan's center front end collided with him. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a van turning left on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. She suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock. The van’s left side doors took the impact. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The van, traveling south, was making a left turn when it struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The van was driven by a licensed male driver from New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan while passing too closely on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The 63-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. The sedan carried five occupants and was traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway attempted to pass a sedan going straight ahead. The motorcycle collided with the sedan's right rear bumper. The motorcyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver with four passengers, was also traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568167, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on at Borden Avenue. A 17-year-old front-seat passenger suffered facial bruises. The driver of one SUV was unlicensed and distracted, disregarding traffic controls. The injured teen was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Borden Avenue. The impact involved the center front end of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. A 17-year-old male front passenger in the licensed driver’s vehicle was injured, sustaining facial contusions but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver failures leading to injury inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 13-year-old girl was hit by a northbound sedan on 69 Place near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s front center end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 69 Place in Queens struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Myrtle Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged on impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Central Avenue in Queens. The SUV backed unsafely, striking the cyclist’s front center. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and confusion.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Kia SUV backed unsafely on Central Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the cyclist’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Backing Unsafely" and notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The bicyclist was not ejected and no visible complaints were recorded. The crash highlights the risks posed by unsafe vehicle maneuvers and confusion involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 24-year-old male cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a rear-end collision on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a single bike traveling westbound, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Cypress Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved only one bike, and no other vehicle details or driver actions were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV on Putnam Avenue in Queens. The impact ejected him from his bike, causing knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Putnam Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike after the SUV struck the right side doors of the bicycle. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report lists the contributing factor as the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight south on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Hyundai sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling straight south when the sedan struck the right side doors of his bike. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A man on an e-bike sped down Maurice Avenue. He lost control. He flew from the bike. His helmet struck the street. The road was empty. He died there. Speed and inexperience marked his last ride.

A 48-year-old man riding a FLY E-BIKE southbound on Maurice Avenue was killed after losing control and being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Maurice Avenue — A 48-year-old man on a FLY E-BIKE sped south, lost control, and was thrown. He wore a helmet. His head struck the street. The road was empty. The bike lay still. He did not move again.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the street silent, marked only by the fallen bike and the man who did not rise.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling south struck a rear passenger inside another vehicle on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The 50-year-old woman suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the left side doors and front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Cooper Avenue collided with another vehicle, impacting the left front bumper and causing damage to the left side doors. A 50-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining back contusions. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers passengers face even when restrained inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles collided on Juniper Valley Road in Queens. A sedan and an SUV struck front left bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Valley Road in Queens involving a 2014 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV carried five occupants with a licensed driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A BMW SUV tore down Myrtle Avenue. The driver moved too fast. A 74-year-old man tried to cross. The front end hit him. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there, under the streetlights. The driver did not slow down.

A BMW SUV struck and killed a 74-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east at unsafe speed when its front end hit the pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by speeding drivers to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 70-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions after an e-bike hit her on Fresh Pond Road. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Fresh Pond Road in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike rider. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The incident highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield to a crossing pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan made an improper right turn on Cypress Hills Street. It struck a 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash left the bicyclist injured but conscious, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Cypress Hills Street made an improper right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify helmet use. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Seneca Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Seneca Avenue in Queens was injured after disregarding traffic control. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 69-year-old man was struck while crossing Eliot Avenue in Queens. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eliot Avenue in Queens. He was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or other factors were noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering facial abrasions. The truck was turning right; the motorcycle was going straight. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The rider was conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The truck struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, while the motorcycle impacted the truck's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors were specified for the truck driver, who was licensed. The collision caused injury to the motorcyclist but no damage to the motorcycle was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage. He suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bike’s front center was damaged. The incident happened near 63-37 78 Street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens near 63-37 78 Street. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The crash involved a single bike traveling west, going straight ahead before the collision. The police report does not specify other vehicles or victims involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 51-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Honda sedan. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20