Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

A 24-year-old male e-scooter rider was struck by a westbound sedan on Yellowstone Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver distraction and rider confusion as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west on Yellowstone Boulevard. The rider, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg but was conscious at the scene. The sedan struck the e-scooter with its right front bumper. Police identified driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The e-scooter rider was also moving straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report does not assign fault to the rider but highlights errors on both sides.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Olcott Street in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Olcott Street in Queens. The point of impact was the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining a back injury and shock. She was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front center of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fatigued driver crashed on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV hit the rear of a sedan. The sedan’s driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. All vehicles traveled east. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling east. The SUV struck the center back end of a sedan. The driver of the sedan, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver fatigue as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured person was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 62 Drive in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which sustained damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four people suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Grand Central Parkway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided head-on and side impacts. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Police list no specific driver errors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling eastbound. The vehicles collided with impacts to the left side doors, right front bumper, and right rear quarter panel. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers, sustained contusions and bruises to their shoulders and upper arms. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing driver errors, marking factors as unspecified. The injured included a 64-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 24, 28, and 46. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper and side doors of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The sedan had no occupants at the time and no damage was reported. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near Trotting Course Lane in Queens, with impact on the left side doors of the e-bike and damage to its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Alderton Street in Queens. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper passing as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Alderton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other occupants were injured. The crash highlights driver errors involving distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on Queens’ 64 Road. Four people suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Drivers were licensed. Impact hit front bumpers. All occupants conscious and restrained. Damage concentrated on left and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 64 Road in Queens at 11:40 p.m. Four occupants were injured, all suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the Jeep sedan and three passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The impact struck the front of one car and the rear of the other. Driver inexperience was cited as the cause. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided. The front of a 2015 Mercedes struck the rear of a 2003 Volkswagen. Both drivers, a 27-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, were injured with head and back trauma, including whiplash. Both were wearing seat belts and remained inside their vehicles. The report lists driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. The crash caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Ascan Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Shocked, he was injured at the intersection in Queens.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Dodge truck, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The driver was licensed and from Texas. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body. Driver distraction and tire failure contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and tire failure as contributing factors. The sedan was demolished on impact, and the taxi sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver of the taxi was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Queens Boulevard. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian at the right front bumper. The boy suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2016 SUV traveling west struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver was identified as a licensed female motorist who was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing against the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 99 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles struck front and side. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 99 Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 40-year-old man, sustained a back injury and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the injured driver. The northbound SUV struck the left side doors of the westbound SUV, causing damage to both vehicles' front and side. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers changed lanes simultaneously. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the sedan’s right side and the SUV’s front left. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle collided with an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Both drivers were changing lanes at the time of the crash. The sedan driver sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan was struck on the right side doors, while the SUV was damaged on its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver distraction and lane change errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV on Union Turnpike. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, left semiconscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Turnpike with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Chevrolet SUV, traveling eastbound, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg, leaving him semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. One driver merged while the other went straight. The front passenger in the straight-moving car suffered a head contusion. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused right and left front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was traveling straight north while the other was merging northbound. The front passenger in the sedan going straight, a 61-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan going straight and the left front quarter panel of the merging sedan. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV on Queens Boulevard. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with a westbound 2021 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck parked vehicles on Queens Boulevard. The driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan's front end struck the center back ends of the parked vehicles, causing damage. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on 62 Drive in Queens. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 62 Drive at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Honda SUV traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman crossing Metropolitan Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at an intersection. The driver of a 2008 Acura SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15