Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

A cyclist was hit by an SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and shock. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 78th Street in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, the SUV struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing a head injury with minor bleeding. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was left in shock. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Caldwell Avenue. One driver struck the other from behind. A 33-year-old man suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. The street held the impact. The system failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed at Caldwell Avenue and 69 Place in Queens. According to the police report, one sedan was stopped in traffic when another sedan, going straight ahead, struck it from behind. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The data shows clear driver error—distraction behind the wheel led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The impact bruised his arm. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight ahead. The street offered no protection. The child crossed, the car did not stop.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured when a Toyota SUV struck him while he crossed Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child suffered a contusion to his arm. The crash happened as the SUV traveled west, going straight ahead. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The child was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. No other contributing factors were cited for the driver. The report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The collision highlights the danger when drivers cannot see vulnerable road users in their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A soul singer crossed Woodhaven at Myrtle. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider kept going as the light changed. Police have not charged him. Dreams ended in the street. The city moves on.

NY Daily News reported on April 27, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was fatally struck by a Yamaha motorcycle while crossing Woodhaven Blvd. at Myrtle Ave. in Queens. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. as the traffic light turned from yellow to red. The article notes, 'the motorcyclist hit her as the light turned from yellow to red.' Police have not charged the 34-year-old rider, and the investigation continues. Henderson was returning home from a performance. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at major intersections and the risks posed by vehicles failing to yield during signal changes.

• Singer Killed Crossing Woodhaven Boulevard, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-27

Afternoon light on Cypress Hills Street. A moped and an SUV collide at the intersection. The moped driver, a 34-year-old woman, is left bruised and limping, conscious but shaken. Metal scrapes pavement. Sirens echo through Queens.

A collision occurred at 83-45 Cypress Hills Street in Queens involving a moped and a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

A box truck turned right at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street, crushing a helmeted cyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider was ejected and killed by massive crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured.

According to the police report, a box truck made a right turn at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street in Queens, striking a bicyclist. The report states the truck 'turned right and crushed a bicyclist.' The impact demolished the bicycle and ejected the cyclist, who died from crush injuries. Six people were inside the truck; all survived, though the driver was injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the truck driver's disregard for traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North and struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. No arrests. Police investigate. The street outside the park became a site of sudden, final impact.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist at 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article reports, "An FDNY fire truck was traveling north on 80th St. and was turning onto Juniper Blvd North just outside Juniper Valley Park when it collided with an unidentified man riding a bicycle." The cyclist died at the scene. Police have not made arrests. It is unclear if the truck was responding to an emergency. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risk at intersections where large vehicles turn across paths used by cyclists. No information on traffic signals or right-of-way was provided.

• Cyclist Killed By FDNY Truck In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

Metal crumpled on Jackie Robinson Parkway as a sedan slammed into the back of a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck pain and shock. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with the center back end of a stopped SUV. The SUV’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured, reporting neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end and the SUV’s rear were both damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old woman crossing Grand Avenue in Queens was struck and suffered a head injury. She remained conscious at the scene, bruised and shaken. The crash unfolded in daylight at a marked crosswalk, the street loud with traffic and sirens.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 74-17 Grand Ave in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck her, causing a head contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors are cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a BMW sedan at Fairview Ave and Bleecker St. Afternoon sun glared off metal. The scooter driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious as police and bystanders gathered at the intersection.

According to the police report, an e-scooter and a BMW sedan crashed at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bleecker Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted in the data. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision, with the point of impact at the center front end of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groaned on Flushing Avenue near Metropolitan. Four people, conscious but hurt, clutched their necks after a sedan’s left side was struck. Sirens echoed as daylight broke. The air hung heavy with the sharp scent of coolant and fear.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Flushing Avenue at Metropolitan Avenue involving a sedan and an unspecified vehicle. Four occupants—three passengers and the driver—sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All were reported conscious at the scene. The sedan, registered in Tennessee, was traveling east when it was struck on its left side. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all involved, providing no further detail about driver actions or external causes. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the official account. The incident highlights the persistent risk of injury for vehicle occupants in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass on Cooper Ave. A 30-year-old woman, alone in her SUV, slammed into something at unsafe speed. Her leg twisted, fractured, dislocated. Sirens echoed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Cooper Ave near 80 St just before midnight. According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver of a 2023 SUV was injured while making a left turn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged. No other people were involved, and no mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed on Forest Ave at Stephen St. Sirens cut the air. A 14-year-old boy, not in the roadway, suffered a broken leg. A young driver’s shoulder torn. Blood on concrete. The world kept moving.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at Forest Ave and Stephen St in Queens. The crash left a 14-year-old boy with a fractured leg and a 23-year-old driver with a shoulder injury. The boy was not in the roadway at the time of impact. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both driver and pedestrian were conscious after the crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass scattered on Grove Street at 60 Place. Two SUVs collided. A 53-year-old woman, driving one vehicle, suffered a bruised back. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived. Evening light faded over the intersection marked by broken plastic.

According to the police report, two station wagons or SUVs crashed at Grove Street and 60 Place in Queens. The collision left a 53-year-old female driver injured with a back contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that at least one driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with an SUV. The crash left him conscious but hurt, with abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV. The 29-year-old male motorcyclist, who was the only person reported injured, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both involved parties, offering no further detail on the cause. The report notes that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No information was provided about injuries to occupants of the SUV. The incident underscores the persistent hazards faced by vulnerable road users on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man lay bruised on Myrtle Avenue, head throbbing, after an SUV’s right front quarter panel hit him in the marked crosswalk at 69 Place. Sirens echoed as dusk settled. The pedestrian remained conscious, blood pooling beneath his brow.

A collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 69 Place in Queens involving a 2021 Jeep SUV and a 28-year-old male pedestrian. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with an unspecified cause. No mention of helmet use or traffic signals appears as a factor in the report. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before sunrise on Vermont Place, a 45-year-old e-bike rider was thrown from his bike. Sirens cut through the quiet as he lay conscious, his leg twisted and broken. The street echoed with the aftermath, metal and bone both bearing the impact.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old man riding a Talaria TL2500 e-bike was ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg on Vermont Place in Queens at 6:19 a.m. The report cites the crash cause as 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. The rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike, which sustained damage. Helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver error in reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, underscoring systemic dangers in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14