Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

An e-bike rider struck on Myrtle Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The crash involved a vehicle traveling west and an e-bike heading south. The rider was conscious but injured, with damage to the bike’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-bike driver was injured on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved the e-bike traveling south and another vehicle traveling west. The point of impact was the left side doors of the e-bike. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The other vehicle showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn on 60 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 60 Street collided with the left rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 12:40 PM. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. Damage focused on front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided due to improper passing or lane usage. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 67-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Jeep SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 37-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a 2000 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the rear right quarter panel of a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling north at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified causes. The passenger was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 59 Place in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2015 BMW sedan was making a left turn on 59 Place in Queens when he collided with a parked 2004 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A moped passenger was ejected and injured on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash happened late at night. The passenger suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was following too closely. The impact hit the right side doors.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle also traveling east. The moped had two occupants; the 19-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the other vehicle and the left side doors of the moped. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped driver held a permit license from New York. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 19-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Fresh Pond Road. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Fresh Pond Road while crossing with the signal. The vehicle involved was a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 30-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into right side doors on Jackie Robinson Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused serious injuries but no ejection from the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with right side doors. The rider was the sole occupant and was wearing a helmet. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right side doors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 2017 SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. Two women inside suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling north on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The SUV's center back end collided with the front center of the other vehicle. Two female occupants in the SUV, aged 43 and 65, were injured with whiplash and neck pain but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were not ejected and sustained moderate injuries. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Chevy SUV plowed into an e-bike at Metropolitan and Woodhaven. Three riders thrown. Blood on the street. A young woman’s head split open. Shock and pain. The driver failed to yield. The city’s danger laid bare in the morning light.

At the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a Chevy SUV struck an e-bike carrying three people. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield right-of-way and hit the e-bike. A 19-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations. Another 19-year-old woman and the 24-year-old e-bike driver were also ejected and injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left blood on the road and riders in shock. No mention of helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Steel met flesh on Metropolitan Avenue. An SUV ran the light. It struck an e-bike. Three young riders were thrown, heads bloodied. The driver failed to yield. The morning air filled with sirens and pain.

On Metropolitan Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, an SUV struck an e-bike carrying three people. According to the police report, the SUV disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left a 19-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and another 19-year-old woman with minor head bleeding. The 24-year-old male e-bike driver was also injured, complaining of pain and nausea. All three were ejected from the e-bike. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old man, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. None of the e-bike riders had safety equipment. The impact was violent, the injuries grave, the cause clear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 59-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving east on Grand Avenue in Queens. His sedan struck two parked cars, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male driver lost consciousness due to illness while driving east on Grand Avenue in Queens. His sedan collided with two parked sedans, impacting the right side doors and causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other driver errors were noted. The driver sustained chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An e-scooter driver struck a parked sedan on Otto Road in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash happened at night. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on Otto Road in Queens. The rider was ejected from the scooter and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The sedan was stationary, parked on the street, and was struck on its left side doors. The police identified "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the driver error contributing to the crash. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 33-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured on Forest Avenue. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors, causing right side damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male operating an e-bike was partially ejected during a collision on Forest Avenue. The rider sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The crash occurred when the e-bike, traveling north, was struck on its left side doors. The contributing factor listed was unsafe lane changing. The report notes the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicle details or driver information were specified. The collision caused damage to the bike’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Jeep SUV made a right turn and hit him on Vermont Place in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male riding an e-bike southbound on Vermont Place was injured after a 2021 Jeep SUV, also traveling south, made a right turn and struck the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The SUV driver was licensed and operating legally. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An 8-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Vermont Place. The impact hit the center front end of the vehicle. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Vermont Place when a vehicle traveling west struck her with its center front end. The child was not in the roadway but was hit nonetheless. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No information about the vehicle type or driver is provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Flushing Avenue. Two motorcycle occupants were injured; one ejected. Both suffered bruises and contusions. Failure to yield and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 motorcycle traveling north on Flushing Avenue collided with a 2013 Ford SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. Two motorcycle occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female passenger ejected from the vehicle with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and a 23-year-old male driver who remained on the motorcycle with facial injuries. Both were conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The SUV had one occupant, the driver. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 66 Street near Myrtle Avenue. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The collision involved a parked 2003 Honda SUV and was caused by driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked 2003 Honda SUV on 66 Street near Myrtle Avenue. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The cyclist sustained contusions and bruises to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were specified. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle and box truck collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was semiconscious and unhelmeted. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a box truck making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The box truck, also traveling east, was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist's errors in lane usage and lane changing led to the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan made an improper left turn on 58 Avenue in Queens. It hit a 56-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left side and the bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan was making a left turn on 58 Avenue in Queens when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a driver error contributing to the collision. The bicyclist’s errors included 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No ejection occurred. The driver of the sedan was licensed in California; the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20