Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

Three drivers suffered neck and back injuries in a Queens collision on Metropolitan Avenue. The crash involved multiple vehicles and was caused by improper lane usage. All victims were in shock and complained of pain or nausea after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 18:49. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs. The contributing factor cited was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error in lane management. Three drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with back injuries, a 32-year-old female with neck injuries, and a 35-year-old male also with neck injuries. All were reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report notes that none of the injured occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The vehicles sustained center front end damage, consistent with a multi-vehicle impact. Driver errors related to improper lane usage were the primary cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely, according to the police report.

At 3:59 a.m. on Cypress Hills Street in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2020 SUV and a 2017 sedan, both traveling east. According to the police report, the SUV driver committed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely,' leading to the SUV impacting the center back end of the sedan. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and reported symptoms of shock and nausea. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were engaged in passing maneuvers before the crash. The police report explicitly cites the SUV driver's errors as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report cites steering failure and driver inattention as causes. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 4:45 p.m. Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on, each impacting the other's left front bumper. The 32-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions prior to impact. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement, nor any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The collision highlights vehicle mechanical failure combined with driver distraction as the primary causes of the injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi swung right on Fresh Pond Road. A cyclist turned left. Steel struck flesh. A 23-year-old man’s leg shattered on cold pavement. No helmet, no warning, just the sharp snap of bone and the city’s indifference.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Fresh Pond Road and Gates Avenue in Queens when a taxi made a right turn and a cyclist turned left. The report states, 'A taxi turned right. A bike turned left. Steel struck bone.' The 23-year-old cyclist was thrown to the pavement, suffering crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'his leg crushed. No helmet. No horn. Just pain, shock, and cold January light.' The only contributing factor cited in the report is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but lists no driver errors or additional contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when turning vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths in New York City’s chaotic streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three SUVs collided on Eliot Ave in Queens, sending a rear-seat passenger into shock with back injuries. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The injured occupant wore a lap belt but suffered significant pain and nausea from the impact.

According to the police report, a collision involving three sport utility vehicles occurred on Eliot Ave in Queens at 7:32 pm. The crash involved vehicles traveling straight ahead from opposite directions. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. A 35-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position suffered back injuries and was not ejected. She experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. She was restrained by a lap belt. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end and left front bumpers of the involved SUVs. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the hazardous road condition played a key role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 80 St in Queens. The bicyclist suffered bruising but was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, pedestrian/bicyclist confusion was noted as a contributing factor.

At 10:00 AM on 80 St in Queens, a 2023 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it collided with a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight northbound. According to the police report, the point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion in the interaction between the vehicle and bicyclist. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The bicyclist's helmet use or crossing signal status was not reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Grand Avenue in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred, damaging front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:27 on Grand Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs, both traveling eastbound, collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center front end with its center back end. The driver of the rear SUV, a 62-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit her at an intersection on Myrtle Ave. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Ave and 68 St when a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was going straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785323, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on 69 Rd near Cooper Ave. The 33-year-old bicyclist was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 69 Rd was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted but does not mitigate the primary driver fault. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the e-bike's center front end. The crash occurred at 17:10, and the bicyclist was left in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Volkswagen SUV. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in the presence of vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A lane change cut too close on the Long Island Expressway. Steel slammed steel. Two taxi passengers suffered head injuries amid shattered glass. Shock and bruises followed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and left victims broken and silent.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the eastbound Long Island Expressway around 8:30. The collision resulted from an 'Unsafe Lane Changing' maneuver by a vehicle, which cut too close and struck a taxi. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV hit the taxi with its right front bumper. Two passengers in the taxi’s rear seats, a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both suffered head injuries including a concussion and contusions. Both were not wearing safety equipment and were left in shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes. The violent impact shattered glass and caused serious injuries. The police report clearly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no fault assigned to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn hit a 14-year-old bicyclist traveling north on Madison Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but conscious. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Madison Street in Queens. A sedan, traveling northwest and making a right turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the bike, which sustained damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The 14-year-old bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights driver error and systemic risk to vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Fairview Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in urban streets.

According to the police report, at 14:07 in Queens near 611 Fairview Avenue, a southbound Lexus SUV collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked Kia sedan. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s left rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 40-year-old woman, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the risks posed by distracted driving, even when one vehicle is stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries after colliding with a sedan in Queens. The crash occurred during improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:34 on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the moped operator. The moped was traveling northeast and collided with a sedan also traveling northeast. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The data highlights the dangers of improper lane changes leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV crashed into two parked cars on Himrod Street. Metal screamed. The driver’s face was crushed. He was conscious, bloodied, silent. Alcohol was involved, according to police. The street stood still, broken by the violence of impact.

A 2010 Honda SUV struck two parked vehicles near 1717 Himrod Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:25 a.m. and involved a single driver, age 29, who suffered severe facial injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The report states the driver was 'conscious' after the collision. Police explicitly list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The narrative details that the SUV 'slammed into two parked cars,' emphasizing the violence of the crash. Both struck vehicles were stationary at the time. The driver was wearing only a lap belt. No actions by other road users contributed to the crash, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the cited presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and fractured his knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:30 AM near 66-33 Grand Ave in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was parked before the crash, with damage to its left front quarter panel. The 17-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling straight ahead, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider, highlighting the dangers posed by vehicle movements near parked cars. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision in Queens sent a 38-year-old male passenger to the hospital with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and a sedan, both parked before impact. Driver failure to yield right-of-way caused the violent crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:48 in Queens near Woodbine Street. The collision involved a 2025 Honda SUV and a 2025 Toyota sedan, both initially parked. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. A 38-year-old male occupant, seated in the middle front seat of one vehicle and secured with lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel on both vehicles, with damage to the left rear bumper. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered a serious head injury while crossing Cooper Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was semiconscious with minor bleeding after impact. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound with unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at approximately 9:45 PM on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when struck. The report notes the pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, indicating no clear pedestrian fault was recorded. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the cause unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly vulnerable at the intersection. The report emphasizes the pedestrian's position and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the victim severely injured.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue in Queens around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Subaru SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as a severe injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield caused the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway injured the SUV driver. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing, causing back injuries and shock to the SUV driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 22:03 on the Long Island Expressway, a collision occurred involving a 2020 Dodge SUV and a 2024 Ford tractor truck, both traveling westbound. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the SUV operator's part. The SUV was impacted on the right front quarter panel and right side doors, while the tractor truck struck the left rear quarter panel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old male driver with a physical disability suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after his SUV struck an object with its left front bumper in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Nissan SUV in Queens was injured at 16:27. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted with its left front bumper. The report identifies the driver's physical disability as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. Injuries included head trauma and minor bleeding, with the driver reported to be in shock. The report does not cite any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the physical disability. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15