Crash Count for Queens CB7
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,354
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,505
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 681
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 89
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB7?

Blood on Queens Streets: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Blood on Queens Streets: Who Will Stop the Killing?

Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

The streets of Queens CB7 do not forgive. Since 2022, 23 people have died and 3,236 have been injured in crashes here. Eighty-five suffered injuries so severe they will never be the same. These are not just numbers. They are mothers, children, elders—the man who never made it home, the woman left broken at the curb.

Last month, a bus jumped the curb at 57th Road and Main Street. Seven people were hurt. A passenger, clutching her child, said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings.” The bus driver, just 25, told police he misjudged the curb. Later, video showed he may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. The investigation drags on. Another rider said, “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” as the pole stood bent and the sidewalk scarred.

Who Pays the Price

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In the last twelve months, three people died and 1,111 were hurt in crashes here. Children, elders, and those on foot or bike are most likely to pay with their bodies. Cars and SUVs are the main killers, responsible for most deaths and injuries. The violence is steady. It does not stop for rain, sun, or the school bell.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some steps forward, too many sideways. Council Member Sandra Ung has co-sponsored bills for speed humps, raised crosswalks, and better lighting. She backed a study on safer street design. But when the Council voted to end jaywalking enforcement—a move proven to protect the vulnerable—she was absent. Council Member Vickie Paladino voted no. She did, however, celebrate new car-free school streets, calling them a win for children’s safety.

Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill that would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. But the carnage continues. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Every day leaders wait, another family is shattered. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for those who walk and ride. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Make them choose life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB7 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 19, assembly district AD 40 and state senate district SD 16.
Which areas are in Queens CB7?
It includes the College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, and Kissena Park neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 19 and District 20, Assembly Districts AD 25, AD 26, AD 27, and AD 40, and State Senate Districts SD 11 and SD 16.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB7?
Cars and SUVs: Responsible for 10 pedestrian deaths and 455 injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 28 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 serious injury, 17 other injuries. Bikes: 24 injuries, no deaths.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. The steady toll of deaths and injuries is the result of policy choices—speed limits, street design, and enforcement—not random chance.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, expand car-free streets, install more speed humps and raised crosswalks, and support bills that target repeat dangerous drivers.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Ron Kim
Assembly Member Ron Kim
District 40
District Office:
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Legislative Office:
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Vickie Paladino
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter: VickieforNYC
John Liu
State Senator John Liu
District 16
District Office:
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB7 Queens Community Board 7 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 40, SD 16.

It contains College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 7

SUV Turning Left Strikes Crossing Pedestrian

A 68-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn in Queens. The impact fractured his lower leg and foot. The driver’s failure to execute a proper turn caused the collision and severe injury.

According to the police report, at 11:50 AM in Queens, a 2017 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Union Street near Sanford Avenue. The vehicle struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining serious injuries. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, confirming the collision occurred during the left turn maneuver. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s error in turning improperly directly caused the pedestrian’s injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Roosevelt Ave in Queens

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue outside an intersection. She suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a 2011 Toyota SUV. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal, and no driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, away from any intersection or crosswalk. She sustained chest injuries and was in shock at the scene. The involved vehicle was a 2011 Toyota SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing location was noted as outside a crosswalk or signal, but no contributing factors were assigned to her actions. The report focuses on the impact and injuries but does not specify driver misconduct or other systemic issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted Driver Strikes Queens Pedestrian

A 40-year-old man was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Two vehicles collided near a parked truck as an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck the pedestrian. The man suffered back injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 8:24 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2022 SUV traveling north. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV impacted the pedestrian near a collision involving a parked 2004 pickup truck and a 2008 sedan. The pedestrian sustained internal back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—specifically, distraction and inattention—as the cause. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on College Point

Two sedans crashed on College Point Boulevard. One driver was ejected, suffering facial bruises. Both men were hurt. Police cite driver distraction. The street turned violent in an instant.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 1:58 a.m. on College Point Boulevard. One driver, making a left turn, was struck in the rear by another sedan traveling straight. The impact ejected the turning driver, who suffered facial contusions. The other driver sustained back and internal injuries. Both men were conscious and licensed, wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision shows the danger of distraction behind the wheel on this Queens road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Driver Hurt by Close Pass on Main St

A sedan driver suffered leg injuries after a crash on Main Street in Queens. Police cite passing too closely. The car’s left front was smashed. No ejection. No other victims.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old man driving a 2019 Mazda sedan south on Main Street near Franklin Avenue in Queens was injured in a crash at noon. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other people were hurt. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The report highlights unsafe passing by the driver as the primary cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Crash on Whitestone Expressway

Two sedans collided on Whitestone Expressway. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both cars took heavy damage. No cause listed. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 8:15 a.m. on Whitestone Expressway. One driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The first sedan was going straight and hit the center front end. The second sedan was merging and struck in the center back end. Both drivers were women. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver’s safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Rear-End Collision Injures Queens Sedan Driver

A chain-reaction crash on 162 Street in Queens left a 28-year-old female sedan driver injured with neck pain. Multiple vehicles stopped in traffic collided, striking each other’s center back ends in a slow-moving northbound line.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on 162 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Three vehicles traveling north were involved: two sedans and one SUV. All vehicles were either stopped or slowing in traffic when the collision happened. The point of impact for the two sedans was their center back ends, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The female driver of a 2022 sedan suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain safe stopping distance in traffic, causing a multi-vehicle rear-end collision that injured a vulnerable occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Collision on Elder Ave Injures Driver

A sedan crash on Elder Avenue in Queens injured a 37-year-old male driver. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by unsafe speed. The driver suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:42 AM on Elder Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a sedan driven by a 37-year-old male who was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states the contributing factor as 'Unsafe Speed,' indicating driver error. Multiple parked sedans were struck, with damage noted on the center back end, left front quarter panel, and left front bumper of the involved vehicles. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in a residential area with parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 74-year-old man suffered back abrasions after being struck while crossing with the signal on 61 Road near Long Island Expressway. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in this nighttime collision involving an unspecified vehicle traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured at approximately 10:54 PM on 61 Road near the Long Island Expressway. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by an unspecified eastbound vehicle. The victim sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors either. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, indicating a moderate injury. No details about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or point of impact are provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection

A 43-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 32 Avenue near Leavitt Street in Queens at 10:58 AM. A 43-year-old male pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2019 Honda SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. There was no visible damage to the vehicle, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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SUV U-Turn Slams E-Bike, Two Injured

SUV swung a U-turn on Kissena Blvd. It struck an e-bike moving straight. Two on the e-bike thrown, hurt. Knees, neck, shock. Police cite improper turn, failure to yield.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a U-turn on Kissena Blvd at Sanford Ave and struck an e-bike traveling straight. The SUV's right front hit the e-bike's left front. Two e-bike riders were injured: a 59-year-old female rear passenger, partially ejected, suffered knee and leg injuries; a 52-year-old male driver, also partially ejected, suffered neck injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the SUV driver's errors. No contributing factors were assigned to the e-bike riders. The crash underscores the danger of improper turns and failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Pedestrians

Two pedestrians, aged 75 and 82, were struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way, hitting both and causing knee and lower leg injuries with bruises.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Union Street. Both pedestrians, aged 75 and 82, were crossing with the signal but were injured due to the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruises to the pedestrians' knees and lower legs. The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error. Both victims remained conscious but sustained injury severity level 3, highlighting the serious consequences of the driver's negligence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted SUV Strikes Elderly Bicyclist on Union Street

A 74-year-old bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and partial ejection after a distracted SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way on Union Street. The SUV struck the bike’s front end while changing lanes, leaving the cyclist in shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:51 on Union Street involving a 2022 SUV and a 74-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV driver was changing lanes northbound and struck the bicyclist, who was also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, reporting pain and nausea and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the SUV, while the bike’s front end was damaged. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger from inattentive lane changes and failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Box Truck

A sedan driver made a right turn and struck the rear of a box truck traveling west on 150 Street. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 150 Street around 9:00 AM. A 54-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn when she collided with the center rear end of a westbound Chevy box truck. The box truck driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the box truck was damaged at its center front end. The sedan driver was injured, suffering a neck contusion and bruising, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Queens SUV Driver Crashes While Asleep on 10 Avenue

A 66-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock after crashing his SUV into a parked vehicle on 10 Avenue in Queens. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, impaired by prescription medication, causing the collision at dawn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 AM on 10 Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 66-year-old man, was operating a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west when he collided with a parked 2013 Volvo SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The report cites 'Prescription Medication' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver impairment and loss of control. The driver was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Franklin Avenue

A sedan hit a 47-year-old man crossing Franklin Avenue. The man suffered arm abrasions. The car showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors. No driver errors cited.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a westbound sedan while crossing Franklin Avenue in Queens. The impact came at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Injury severity was classified as level 3. The sedan, a 2018 Lexus, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. Police list contributing factors as unspecified and do not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report notes the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but does not list this as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Passenger on Main Street

A Nissan SUV starting in traffic collided with an e-scooter traveling north on Main Street. The e-scooter passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Main Street involving a 2023 Nissan SUV and an e-scooter. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling north, was starting in traffic when the collision happened at the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The e-scooter, also traveling north, was struck at its center front end. The injured party was a 35-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter who sustained abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. This highlights the critical role of driver error in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 13-year-old boy suffered head abrasions after an e-bike failed to yield right-of-way in Queens. The collision caused center front damage to the e-bike. The boy remained conscious but injured, highlighting critical driver error in yielding.

According to the police report, at 10:16 AM in Queens near 43-53 159 Street, an e-bike traveling north struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike's center front end was the point of impact and sustained damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated level 3, indicating a serious but non-life-threatening injury. No other contributing factors were specified. The data underscores the e-bike operator's failure to yield as the critical error leading to the pedestrian's injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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SUV Strikes Parked Sedan During Police Pursuit

A Ford SUV, engaged in a police pursuit, collided with a parked Hyundai sedan on 150 Street in Queens. Both male occupants of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash was caused by improper lane usage during the pursuit.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 150 Street in Queens at 5:30 p.m. The involved vehicles were a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north and a parked 2015 Hyundai sedan. The Ford SUV was engaged in a police pursuit prior to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV striking the left rear bumper of the parked sedan. Both occupants of the SUV, a 24-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male front passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error during the pursuit. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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SUVs Collide on Booth Memorial Avenue Intersection

Two SUVs crashed at Booth Memorial Avenue. The eastbound driver making a left turn struck a westbound SUV going straight. Both drivers were injured, including a front passenger with facial bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:24 on Booth Memorial Avenue involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling westbound, was struck in the center front end. The other, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound, was making a left turn and impacted the left front bumper of the Ford. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The Ford's driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, while the front passenger, a 26-year-old female, sustained facial contusions. Both occupants were not ejected; the passenger wore a lap belt and harness, the driver did not use safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10