Liberty Avenue Bleeds While City Stalls

A motorcycle slammed into a parked SUV on 149 Avenue. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and killed. Police cite improper lane usage. Others were listed as occupants or witnesses. The crash left one dead, others shaken.

A deadly crash unfolded on 149 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Several others were listed as occupants or witnesses, with unspecified injuries. The police report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No evidence in the report blames the victim. The data points to improper lane usage as the critical error that led to this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a pedestrian on 131st Street at 107th Avenue. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The car’s front end struck the victim. The street saw pain and chaos.

A sedan traveling east on 131st Street at 107th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man walking along the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle’s center front end hit the pedestrian. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The report does not mention any contributing actions by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars moved north on Cross Bay. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. One man hurt his arm and suffered internal injuries. Police blamed following too closely and distraction. Metal crumpled. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard at 149th Avenue in Queens. One man, age 59, suffered injuries to his arm and internal trauma. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan took the impact at its center rear, while the SUV's front end was damaged. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The data does not mention any pedestrians or cyclists. The crash left one person injured and exposed the ongoing risk of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together on Spritz Road. Metal twisted. A 63-year-old man took a blow to the chest. Others shook, stunned. Inattention and inexperience behind the wheel set the stage. The street bore the scars.

Two sedans crashed on Spritz Road near 88th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both driver inattention and driver inexperience contributed to the collision. A 63-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Four others, including a 12-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles struck front-to-front. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience, leaving passengers and drivers hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars crashed at 120th Street and 133rd Avenue. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. One man’s leg, a woman’s head, a passenger’s arm. Police blame driver distraction. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 120th Street and 133rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver suffered a leg injury, a 28-year-old female driver sustained a head injury, and a 37-year-old male passenger was hurt in the arm. All reported pain and shock. The crash involved both vehicles striking front-to-front. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were cited. The crash underscores the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Rockaway and Woodhaven. Metal struck metal. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. She left semiconscious, pain in her body. The crash followed an improper turn. The street stayed quiet after.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a northbound sedan going straight and a southbound sedan making a left turn. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. A 51-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Both drivers were men, ages 34 and 49, and were not reported as injured. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes the use of lap belts by those in the front seats.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike on 103rd Avenue. The cyclist took the hit to the head. He stayed conscious but left with a concussion. Police blamed driver distraction. The street bore the mark of impact. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider, age 29, was injured in a crash with a sedan at 103rd Avenue and 113th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the e-bike on its right side doors, damaging both vehicles. No helmet use was reported, but the police data does not cite this as a cause. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus. The system left the cyclist exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan tore down Belt Parkway. Speed too high. The car hit hard. Doors crushed. Two young people trapped and hurt. Both semiconscious. The crash left bodies battered. The night ended in sirens and pain.

A sedan traveling east on Belt Parkway crashed, striking the left side doors. According to the police report, the vehicle was moving at an unsafe speed. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was trapped and semiconscious. A 21-year-old woman, seated in the rear, suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body. Both were listed as injured. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The impact left the vehicle’s left side doors crushed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when speed and inexperience combine on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Linden Boulevard and 122nd Street. One driver, age 74, suffered pain and shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal hit metal. The street stayed silent after the impact.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 122nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a 74-year-old male driver who was injured, complaining of pain and nausea, and experiencing shock. The other driver, age 41, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to a failure in obeying traffic controls, leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Cross Bay Boulevard and 153rd Avenue. One passenger suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Cross Bay Boulevard and 153rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 54-year-old female passenger was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 63, were not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. These driver errors led to the crash and the passenger's injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Nassau Expressway. The impact struck hard. Two passengers suffered injuries. Police cite following too closely and unsafe lane changing. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The danger was clear. No pedestrians involved.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Nassau Expressway near Belt Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2024 Volkswagen SUV and a 2011 Toyota SUV. Two passengers, a 39-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man, were injured. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the center front of one SUV and the center back of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Helmet use and turn signals were not listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on 111th Street. The driver failed to yield. A woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered back injuries. The street stayed loud. The driver was distracted. The system failed to protect her.

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing 111th Street at 109th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 31-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving east. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following signals, especially when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old cyclist was ejected and hurt on Liberty Avenue. A Tesla struck the bike’s back end. The boy suffered chest abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was real. The system failed him.

A crash on Liberty Avenue at Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left a 13-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a Tesla hit the back end of the boy’s bike, ejecting him and causing chest abrasions. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the boy wore a helmet, but the primary cause remains driver error. The impact came as both vehicles traveled north. The crash highlights the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Lefferts Boulevard and 135th Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The driver failed to yield. The street view was blocked. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the driver unscathed.

A 78-year-old woman was struck by a car while crossing Lefferts Boulevard at 135th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her arm and remained conscious at the scene. The driver and a 30-year-old passenger were not injured. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers do not yield to people in the crosswalk, especially when visibility is limited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck and SUV collided on Linden Boulevard. One passenger suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck metal. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Linden Boulevard at 79th Street in Queens involved a box truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the collision left a 63-year-old front passenger injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The only reported injury was to the passenger. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers to bear the cost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812635, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan slammed together at Sutter Avenue and 125th Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed heavy front-end damage. Police cited failure to yield. The crash left pain and broken metal in its wake.

A crash involving a taxi and a sedan occurred at Sutter Avenue and 125th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided. One driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The other driver, a 22-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan plowed into a young e-bike rider on 111 Ave. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist was thrown, injured across his body. Five car occupants were also involved. Distraction and disregard fueled the crash.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 111 Ave in Queens. The 19-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured over his entire body. Five people in the sedan, including three children, were also involved. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Individual records for both drivers and passengers cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 91st Street in Queens. Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. A driver broke her hip. A passenger suffered chest bruises. The crash left pain and confusion. Streets stayed dangerous. Machines failed. People paid.

A crash involving two SUVs occurred on 91st Street at 162 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. The collision left a 70-year-old female driver with a fractured hip and a 60-year-old female passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious after the crash. The report states the front end of one SUV struck the back end of a parked SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Driver error centered on mechanical failure: defective brakes. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars smashed at 103 Avenue and 112 Street. Metal twisted. Two drivers hurt. One bruised, one in pain. Police say drivers ignored signals and lost focus. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians involved. Only steel and flesh clashed.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at the intersection of 103 Avenue and 112 Street in Queens. According to the police report, two drivers were injured—one suffered a bruise to the arm, the other reported pain across the body. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles, leaving both cars damaged. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck parked cars on N Conduit Ave. Two men, ages 67 and 17, suffered head injuries. Police cite defective brakes and other vehicular factors. The crash left vehicles damaged and passengers shaken. Metal, glass, and error met in daylight.

A crash on N Conduit Ave at Cross Bay Blvd involved a sedan and two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. Two occupants—a 67-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male front passenger—were injured, both sustaining head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan, registered in Alabama, was changing lanes when it struck the parked vehicles. The report lists no driver errors beyond these mechanical and vehicular issues. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the center front of the moving sedan and the rear ends of the parked cars. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14