Queens Streets Run Red While Leaders Stall

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash at 148 Street involved two sedans. One driver backed unsafely, striking another vehicle. The backing driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both drivers were licensed men. The collision caused left rear and right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on 148 Street in Queens. Two sedans collided when one driver was backing unsafely, striking the other vehicle's right front quarter panel with his left rear quarter panel. The backing driver, a 51-year-old licensed male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow on his lower arm and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The other driver was also a licensed male traveling eastbound going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the backing sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision with a westbound SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue. The SUV driver, licensed and sober, struck the cyclist’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision involved a 2020 Ford SUV traveling westbound, which impacted the left front bumper of the bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. No vehicle damage was reported on the SUV, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist, focusing on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Cross Island Parkway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling west. The rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. The front vehicle’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no clear driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, and the rear vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.

According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision on the Long Island Expressway injured a 21-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a vehicle following too closely caused a rear-end crash involving multiple SUVs. The impact struck the passenger’s head, resulting in bruising and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 12:10 PM. A Toyota SUV was slowing or stopping when a Jeep SUV behind it also slowed, but a sedan traveling westbound failed to maintain distance and rear-ended the Jeep. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely." The impact caused a 21-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the Jeep to suffer a head injury, described as a contusion or bruise. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly notes driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the sedan and the rear ends of both SUVs, confirming a chain-reaction rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15