Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

An SUV struck a parked van on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger, a 24-year-old man, suffered a neck injury. The crash happened at 12:45 a.m. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west on Woodhaven Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan van. The front passenger in the SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the van was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors that led to injury inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. A 61-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the SUV. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 61-year-old woman, sustained center front end damage after impact on the left front bumper. The SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The driver of the sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was hit at an intersection on Metropolitan Avenue. The pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Union Turnpike. The driver of a 2021 Ford pickup truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was hit by a taxi while crossing against the signal on 70 Road in Queens. The child suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The taxi, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its front center. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a taxi traveling west on 70 Road struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The taxi, a 2017 Ford, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The boy sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other vehicle or driver errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Grand Central Parkway just after midnight. The front passenger, 65, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 65-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with one impacting the center front and the other the right side doors. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Ingram Street. The right rear bumper of one struck the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Ingram Street collided. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed men. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Three occupants in the front vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The rear driver followed too closely and was distracted. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. Three occupants in the front vehicle, including the driver and two passengers, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear vehicle’s driver. The front vehicle’s driver and passengers were not cited for driver errors. No victims were ejected from the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact caused head injuries and fractures. The driver’s error was clear.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and 71 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from South Carolina, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and fractures, leaving her semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash caused significant vehicle damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 52-year-old female bicyclist on Greenway South in Queens. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Greenway South collided with a bicyclist going southwest. The 52-year-old female bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 63-25 Fitchett Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 4:44 p.m. when a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries in a crash on Yellowstone Boulevard. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was incoherent but not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver in a 2008 Nissan SUV traveling north on Yellowstone Boulevard was injured when his vehicle impacted an object with the left front bumper. The driver sustained chest injuries and was incoherent at the scene but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane maneuvers in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck another sedan traveling south on Burns Street in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The backing driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Burns Street was hit on its right front bumper by another sedan backing east. The backing driver was unlicensed and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 31-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the struck vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the backing vehicle. The report lists the contributing factor as "Backing Unsafely" and notes the backing driver was unlicensed. No other factors or victim errors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV struck the rear of a 2019 station wagon on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured an 18-year-old passenger in the station wagon, causing neck whiplash. The driver’s distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2019 station wagon also traveling east. The collision caused neck injuries to an 18-year-old male passenger in the station wagon, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, striking the center back end of the station wagon. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into the back of a pickup truck on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan, a 73-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2022 pickup truck going in the same direction. The front passenger in the sedan, a 73-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers were traveling east. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to a driver and passenger. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Long Island Expressway while traveling east. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with one SUV striking the center back end of another. Two occupants were injured: a 37-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists multiple contributing factors, including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' These driver errors led directly to the collision. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Queens Boulevard. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Queens Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was not ejected but sustained abrasions to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction caused the collision, resulting in moderate injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver was conscious and restrained. The collision caused whiplash and front-end damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The 59-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage, with the SUV impacting the sedan's rear. No other injuries or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by a 30-year-old woman. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial bruises after a collision with a 2019 SUV on 108 Street in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s center front while traveling west. Driver inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV struck him on 108 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling west and impacted the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, traveling north, suffered contusions and bruises to his face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist but does not assign blame. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15