Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

A 41-year-old man was injured crossing 71 Avenue with the signal in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered abrasions and full-body injury. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 71 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with the vehicle stationary at the time of impact. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness while driving west. His truck struck an object front-center. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by lap belt and harness. Fatigue caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota truck on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness due to fatigue and drowsiness. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted in a head injury and concussion, with the driver semiconscious at the scene. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy,' indicating driver impairment as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young rider hit a diesel truck on the Long Island Expressway. He flew from his bike. The pavement took him. He died there. The helmet lay behind. The truck rolled on. The road stayed silent.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a diesel tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor truck diesel. The motorcyclist, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the trailer, was ejected, and suffered fatal crush injuries. The helmet was found behind him. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The road was dark and empty. The truck continued on after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The bike struck the pavement’s defective surface, causing the crash. The rider was conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding south on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens was ejected after his bike hit defective pavement. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pavement Defective" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike’s center front end was damaged. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the hazardous road condition. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by poor road maintenance to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of an SUV on Queens Boulevard. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the SUV driver was hurt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also moving east. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the SUV. Multiple other vehicles were involved but not injured. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Yellowstone Boulevard. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Two vehicles, a tractor truck and an SUV, collided nearby. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Yellowstone Boulevard near Queens Boulevard. She was not in the roadway when the incident occurred but sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2022 tractor truck traveling south and a 2019 SUV also heading south. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and other damage to the truck. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway at night. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and left rear bumper of the other. A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and defective brakes contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The 40-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors included 'Other Vehicular' issues, 'Brakes Defective,' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The report lists no failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly, but defective brakes and slippery pavement played a role in the crash dynamics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck a parked BMW sedan on 63 Drive in Queens. The rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both drivers were distracted outside their vehicles. The sedan driver was in shock but uninjured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 63 Drive in Queens when a 29-year-old male e-bike driver traveling southwest hit the left side doors of a parked 2022 BMW sedan. The e-bike rider sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old female, was inside the vehicle wearing a lap belt and experienced shock but no physical injury. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' for both parties. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman was struck at a Queens intersection. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to notice her crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was distracted, police said.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at 110 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck an e-bike on 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike passenger, a 23-year-old woman, suffered head abrasions and shock. The truck hit the bike’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 71 Avenue in Queens involving a pick-up truck and an e-bike. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with head abrasions and shock. The truck, traveling east, struck the e-bike’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the truck’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered neck abrasions in a Queens crash. Two vehicles collided head-on and side-on at Exeter Street. The child was a rear passenger in the SUV. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Exeter Street in Queens involving a 2023 SUV and a 2016 sedan. The SUV was traveling west and struck the sedan, which was moving northeast. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 4-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." No contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side of the SUV and the front of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Junction Boulevard near 62 Drive. The pedestrian was walking along the highway when the driver, distracted and inattentive, hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim was unconscious with full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the collision occurred. The driver was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Queens Boulevard. The sedan, traveling south, hit her center front. She suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No visible complaint was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Nissan sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard struck her at the intersection with 62 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was struck while crossing 70 Road with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 70 Road after being hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The 59-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the same area. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a parked sedan on Queens Boulevard. The sedan’s driver and rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The van driver was distracted. No vehicles showed damage. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet van traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, and a 29-year-old female passenger in the rear seat were injured, both reporting back pain and whiplash. The van driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and no occupants were ejected. The sedan driver used a lap belt and harness; the passenger had no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even at low speeds near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 62 Drive in Queens. A 74-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan and a 2017 SUV collided while both traveling westbound on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the SUV's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 74-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 70 Road in Queens. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 70 Road and Austin Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The collision caused a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV slammed into the back of a box truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck sustained damage at its rear center.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver of a 2019 BMW SUV collided with the center back end of a 2020 box truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion, but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The box truck was damaged at its rear center. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The collision involved vehicles traveling eastbound, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving an SUV on 108 Street in Queens fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Chevrolet SUV on 108 Street in Queens fell asleep while driving northbound. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing damage to the SUV. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15