Queens Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

A distracted SUV driver making an improper U-turn collided with a sedan traveling straight. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, causing neck and back whiplash. Both victims were restrained and suffered shock from the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a U-turn westbound on Parsons Blvd. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the right front bumper of a northbound 2015 Chevrolet sedan. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back whiplash and experiencing shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774987, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on 23 Ave in Queens. The 21-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Driver license status was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 23 Ave in Queens at 19:57. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The sedan driver was unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers executing turns into the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit him with its center front end. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Beech Ave in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The impact caused contusions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision occurred during a left turn, indicating possible driver error related to yielding or awareness. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van making a left turn hit a 46-year-old man crossing Lawrence Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers in driver turning maneuvers at intersections.

According to the police report, at 18:13 in Queens, a van traveling east on Lawrence Street was making a left turn when it struck a 46-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian but highlights the van driver's left turn as the pre-crash action leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, but the incident underscores the risks posed by turning vehicles at intersections where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens SUV driver failed to yield, striking a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries, left in shock. The SUV showed no damage despite impact to its front center. Driver errors caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on College Point Boulevard in Queens at 9:23 AM involving a 2013 Toyota SUV and an e-scooter traveling north. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old male, was cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter was struck on the left side doors. Despite the collision, the SUV sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after a bus traveling east struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The bus driver maintained a straight path, impacting the pedestrian with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on 46 Avenue in Queens struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection without a signal. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured and reported to be in shock, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing action as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but does not specify driver contributing factors or violations such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The bus sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles interacting with pedestrians at intersections, especially when crossing signals are not used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with the right side of a sedan on Parsons Blvd in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parsons Blvd in Queens involving a sedan traveling east and a motorcycle traveling north. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the sedan, causing the motorcycle driver to be ejected. The 23-year-old male motorcycle driver sustained injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the motorcycle struck the sedan's right side. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered a head injury while crossing 132 Street at 20 Avenue in Queens. She was conscious but injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 132 Street and 20 Avenue in Queens around 12:30 PM. She was crossing with the signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her, causing a head injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The vehicle involved was unoccupied at the time of the crash and is described only as unspecified. The absence of cited driver errors leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the pedestrian was legally crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man driving a sedan in Queens suffered full-body injuries after a crash caused by driver inattention. The vehicle struck parked cars and overturned. The driver was trapped but conscious, wearing a lap belt during the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 153 Street in Queens at 18:06. The driver, a 58-year-old male occupant, was operating a 2007 Toyota sedan traveling west. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the center front end and collided with parked vehicles, including a 2019 Acura and another sedan, before overturning. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious. He sustained injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe injury and vehicle overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man suffered head injuries after a BMW sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW sedan was making a left turn on 35 Ave in Queens at 12:14 when it struck an 85-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. No pedestrian errors were noted as contributing factors. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on College Point Boulevard at 1:58 a.m. One driver was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Both drivers were injured, with back and internal injuries reported. The crash involved driver distraction, highlighting risks on this busy road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:58 a.m. on College Point Boulevard involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making a left turn when the other sedan, going straight ahead, struck the left rear bumper of the turning vehicle. The impact caused the driver of the turning sedan to be ejected and sustain facial contusions. Both drivers were injured; the ejected driver suffered contusions and bruises to the face, while the other driver sustained internal and back injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to maintain focus. Both drivers were licensed and restrained with lap belts. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on this stretch of road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Main Street in Queens. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was damaged. Police cited passing too closely as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Main Street near Franklin Avenue in Queens at noon. The driver, a 32-year-old male, was the sole occupant of a 2019 Mazda sedan traveling south. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights driver error related to unsafe passing maneuvers as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan while crossing Franklin Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without driver error.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 10:08 AM in Queens on Franklin Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when he was struck by a westbound 2018 Lexus sedan. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision circumstances without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15