Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

A 51-year-old male driver suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm in a Queens crash. An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles hit front center. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens when a 2019 SUV making a left turn struck a 2021 sedan traveling straight ahead. The 51-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 42-year-old man driving an SUV made a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens. His vehicle struck a sedan traveling south. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver in a 2014 SUV was making a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens when his vehicle collided with a southbound 2013 sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue struck its own passenger. The 47-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention caused the injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens was involved in a crash that injured a 47-year-old female passenger. The passenger sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time. The injured occupant was seated in the right rear passenger position and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on on Weirfield Street in Queens. Both drivers were alone. The male driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. Airbags deployed. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Weirfield Street near Seneca Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 48, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the male driver. Airbags deployed and lap belts were in use. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The female driver was also alone in her vehicle. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV on 60 Place in Queens. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s center front. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2019 Nissan SUV on 60 Place in Queens. The e-scooter was traveling east, and the SUV was traveling north when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the scooter. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use and distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns. A 25-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage. The male driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens while both drivers were making left turns. The male driver, age 25, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles impacted at the center front and center back ends, causing damage to the left front bumper of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 32-year-old man, suffered whiplash and shock. The SUV driver followed too closely and disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling north on Grand Avenue rear-ended a 2010 sedan also heading north. The front passenger in the sedan, a 32-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and experienced shock. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Ford chassis cab struck a man on Maurice Avenue near 54th. The truck did not stop. Bones broke. The man, 38, died in the street. No screech. No dent. Only silence and loss.

A 38-year-old man was killed when a Ford chassis cab struck him on Maurice Avenue near 54th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'he stepped into the road. The Ford cab kept straight. No screech, no dent. Bones broke under wheels. A man, 38, crushed whole. He lay there. The truck did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 42-year-old man, continued straight and did not remain at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 46-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries on Menahan Street. A sedan making a right turn struck him from behind. The scooter driver wore a helmet but was thrown from the vehicle. The sedan followed too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Queens involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the scooter from behind. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the impact caused him to be thrown from the scooter. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The crash caused damage to the front center of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Metal screamed at 69 Lane and 57 Drive. Two sedans crashed. A young man took the hit to his head. He sat stunned, blood pounding. The street fell silent. The city marked another wound.

Two sedans collided at the corner of 69 Lane and 57 Drive in Queens. According to the police report, metal tore as the cars struck. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and crush trauma. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report notes he was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only the drivers inside. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The crash left one young man hurt, the street quiet, and the city unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on 65 Drive in Queens. The driver was conscious and restrained. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling northwest. Police cited following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as factors.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on 65 Drive in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash happened as vehicles traveled northwest, with the sedan stopping in traffic and being struck from behind. Contributing factors listed include 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The report does not specify any errors by the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 33-year-old woman was struck on Grand Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and alert after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grand Avenue in Queens. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and experienced other actions in the roadway. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver or vehicle type. No helmet or safety equipment was noted, nor were any driver violations or failures recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.

A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles traveled east. The left front bumper and quarter panel collided. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage by one driver.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided at their left front sections. The crash injured an 18-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper and quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536488, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Tesla crashed headlong into a parked box truck on Rust Street. The roof caved. The driver, 67, was found slumped and bleeding from the head. The street was quiet. Police cited driver inattention. No other injuries reported.

A 67-year-old man driving a Tesla struck a parked box truck on Rust Street near 59th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan drove straight into the truck, crushing the roof. The driver was found unconscious, bleeding from the head, and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536274, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 51-year-old man driving a sedan made an improper left turn and collided with an eastbound SUV. Both drivers were injured, including a 26-year-old front passenger in the SUV. Injuries included bruises to the face and neck. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper left turn collided with an SUV traveling east on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered neck contusions and bruises. The SUV carried two occupants: the driver and a 26-year-old female front passenger, both injured with facial bruises. The report lists driver errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the sedan driver. Both occupants in the SUV were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway struck its front passenger. The 21-year-old woman suffered a head contusion. She was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway was involved in a crash that injured its front passenger, a 21-year-old woman. She sustained a head contusion and remained conscious throughout the incident. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck an object head-on on Dry Harbor Road in Queens. The 34-year-old male driver suffered chest contusions. The crash happened as the driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver in a 2017 sedan was injured in a crash on Dry Harbor Road, Queens. The driver sustained chest contusions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the impact. The sedan struck an object with its center front end while traveling east, going straight ahead. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle struck the back of a stopped taxi on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The rider, hanging on outside, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue collided with the rear of a stopped taxi. The motorcycle rider, a 27-year-old male, was riding outside the vehicle and was ejected on impact. He sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was stopped in traffic at the time of the collision. The motorcycle's front end struck the taxi's center back end. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries were reported among the taxi occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old male cyclist was struck by a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious. Police cited cyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the bike’s front center, causing injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, a 2003 Nissan, was traveling west and struck the bike at the center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating cyclist error. No driver errors were specified in the data. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when confusion leads to collisions with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20