Blood on the Boulevard: City Inaction, More Graves

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV changed lanes improperly and struck her front end. Alcohol involvement by the motorcyclist compounded the crash. The collision left the rider fractured and dislocated, highlighting dangerous lane usage and impaired driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seneca Avenue in Queens at 17:43. A 29-year-old female motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound when a 2017 Buick SUV, traveling northwest, changed lanes improperly and collided with the motorcycle's center front end. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the motorcyclist and the SUV driver, respectively. The motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the lane change caused the crash. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane changes and alcohol impairment in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV making a left turn collided with him on Grand Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist head-on and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, at 5:11 AM on Grand Avenue in Queens, a 2022 SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused center front end damage to both the SUV and the bicycle. The data highlights the driver's error as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV making a left turn collided with an eastbound sedan going straight on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver fell asleep, causing a violent impact that injured two female passengers with head and facial contusions. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eliot Avenue in Queens at 7:30 p.m. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was making a left turn when he fell asleep, resulting in a collision with an eastbound sedan driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan, which was demolished. Two female passengers in the sedan, aged 63 and 84, sustained contusions to the head and face, respectively. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV on 60 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a one-year-old occupant, suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:17 on 60 Avenue when a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear bumper of a stationary SUV that was parked. The motorcycle driver, a one-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries including a contusion and trauma to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3). The report identifies 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing to the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors on the motorcycle or SUV side. The SUV was parked and had damage to its right rear bumper, while the motorcycle had damage to its left front bumper. No ejection occurred, and the motorcycle driver was conscious. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver made a left turn while disregarding traffic control and collided head-on with an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old moped driver sustained hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. Driver inattention and lack of license were key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 80 Street near Furmanville Avenue in Queens at 18:11. A 33-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west, was making a left turn when he disregarded traffic control and collided with an eastbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn in Queens collided with an oversized vehicle traveling east. Both sedan occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash, marked by impact to the sedan’s left rear bumper, exposed dangers from oversized vehicles on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 16:16. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Connecticut, was making a right turn when it was struck on the left rear bumper by an oversized vehicle traveling east. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries classified as severity 3. The report cites 'Oversized Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor twice, highlighting the role of the larger vehicle in causing the collision. The oversized vehicle’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was concentrated at the sedan’s left rear bumper and the oversized vehicle’s center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist riding east on Central Avenue was injured when a parked sedan struck her on the left side. The cyclist suffered bruises and elbow injuries. Police cited the cyclist’s confusion and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:56 on Central Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old female bicyclist traveling east collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the bicyclist’s actions led to the collision. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted. The bicyclist’s helmet status is not reported as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi barreled into two stopped SUVs on Cooper Avenue. Steel crumpled. The taxi driver, trapped and silent, suffered a shattered shoulder. Traffic flowed past the wreck. The crash exposed deadly risks of tailgating in Queens.

According to the police report, at 14:10 on Cooper Avenue near 80th Street in Queens, a taxi traveling east struck two stationary SUVs stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi's center front end collided with the center back ends of the SUVs. The 48-year-old male taxi driver was trapped in his vehicle with crush injuries and a shattered shoulder, described as sitting silent behind the wheel. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain safe distances and remain attentive, resulting in severe injury and vehicle entrapment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision on the Long Island Expressway sent a 51-year-old sedan driver to the hospital with neck injuries. The crash involved a sedan, a limo, and another sedan, all traveling westbound. Impact centered on rear and front ends, causing whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 6:57 a.m. and involved three vehicles traveling westbound: a 2010 Toyota sedan, a 2019 Cadillac limo, and a 2009 Acura sedan. The point of impact was the center back end on the first two vehicles and the center front end on the third, indicating a rear-end collision chain. The injured party was the 51-year-old male driver of the Toyota sedan, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, suggesting driver incapacitation played a role. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back and front ends, consistent with a rear-end crash sequence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in a Queens crash. The collision occurred at Flushing Avenue around 12:50 PM. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash happened near 1819 Flushing Avenue in Queens at 12:50 PM. Two sedans traveling north collided, with impact on the left front quarter panel and left side doors of one vehicle. The driver of the damaged sedan, a 35-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721390, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A five-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash involved a rear-end impact caused by a driver following too closely. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard collided at 18:20. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' pointing to driver error. A five-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the struck vehicle sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The injured child was not using any safety equipment. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the center rear and front ends of the vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by a permit-holder struck a 42-year-old man on an e-scooter in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. The crash occurred on Linden Street at 7:10 a.m., highlighting driver inexperience as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 7:10 a.m. on Linden Street in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound, driven by a female with a learner's permit, collided head-on with a southbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, resulting in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the sedan driver's lack of full licensure and experience. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a direct collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north suffered tire failure, causing a crash that injured the driver and left rear passenger. Both men were semiconscious with whole-body injuries. The vehicle’s right front bumper took impact, revealing systemic vehicle maintenance risks.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north on Stephen Street in Queens experienced tire failure, which was cited as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a 25-year-old man wearing a lap belt, and a 27-year-old male rear passenger were both injured, sustaining whole-body trauma and semiconscious states. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The report highlights tire failure/inadequate tire condition as the sole driver-related error leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle maintenance failures on road safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens bicyclist suffered a fractured arm after a 2024 SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on Myrtle Avenue was struck by a 2024 Honda SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly states the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were listed. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating with three occupants in the vehicle. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens driver suffered lower leg injuries after his SUV rear-ended a parked vehicle. The crash, caused by reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, left the driver in shock with complaints of pain. Multiple SUVs were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 3:59 PM. A 33-year-old male driver of a Jeep SUV was injured when his vehicle struck the center back end of a parked Honda SUV. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the driver’s error in responding to traffic conditions. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the front center of the Jeep and the rear center of the parked Honda. Additional parked SUVs nearby also sustained rear-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond the reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan surged from its spot on Myrtle Avenue. Its front bumper slammed a 46-year-old cyclist. He flew, hit pavement, crushed. The car rolled on. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another brutal collision.

According to the police report, a sedan pulled from its parking spot near 67-03 Myrtle Avenue in Queens and struck a 46-year-old man riding a bike. The cyclist was hit by the sedan's left front bumper, ejected from his bike, and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The report states the cyclist remained conscious after the impact. The crash occurred at 2:00 PM. Police cite 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to provide adequate space for the cyclist. The narrative notes the car 'kept rolling' after the collision. The report also mentions the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the persistent danger faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers disregard safe passing distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped bike at Myrtle Avenue and 69th Street. The rider, fifty-four, was thrown off, bleeding and conscious, pain everywhere. The bus did not stop. The bike lay broken, the street stained, the city indifferent.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Myrtle Avenue at 69th Street collided with a stopped bicycle. The narrative states, 'A bus hit a stopped bike. The rider, 54, flew off. No helmet. Blood ran. He was awake, hurting everywhere. The bus kept going. The bike stayed down.' The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was ejected from the bike, sustaining severe bleeding but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the primary sequence of events centers on the bus striking a stationary cyclist. The bus driver continued without stopping. No driver-specific errors are cited in the data, but the impact and aftermath underscore the systemic dangers facing cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Fresh Pond Road outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock. No visible complaints or vehicle damage were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Fresh Pond Road without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 6:18 AM when a female driver operating a 2024 SUV, traveling straight southbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as Failure to Yield, but the pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Myrtle Avenue and Union Turnpike. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent front-end collision. A 32-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and bruising but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on Myrtle Avenue near Union Turnpike in Queens. Two SUVs collided head-on: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn southbound. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as the primary contributing factors. The female driver of the southbound SUV, age 32, was injured with chest contusions but was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, causing significant damage. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling east on Maurice Avenue collided in a lane-change crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained right and left side damage.

According to the police report, two Ford SUVs collided on Maurice Avenue around 4:30 p.m. The first vehicle was changing lanes when it struck the second vehicle traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the lane-changing SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other SUV. The driver of the lane-changing vehicle, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15