Blood on Linden: Queens Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop It?

A sedan struck hard on Rockaway Boulevard. The driver fell asleep. Two people suffered head injuries. The crash left bruises and confusion. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The road stayed open. The danger did not leave.

A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Boulevard crashed when the driver fell asleep. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end took the impact. Two occupants, a 31-year-old male driver and a 33-year-old female front passenger, both suffered head injuries and were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned right on Liberty Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist crashed hard. Shoulder shattered. Shock set in. Police cited driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed open.

A crash on Liberty Avenue at 158th Street in Queens left a 32-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn struck a cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and was in shock at the scene. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the injury was severe. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front bumper were damaged. The data points to driver inattention as the key failure. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old cyclist struck and bruised his shoulder on 170 Street. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bike’s front end took the blow. No other injuries reported.

A 74-year-old man riding a bike was injured in a crash on 170 Street near Douglas Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bike’s center front end was damaged. No other vehicles with occupants were involved, and no pedestrians or passengers were hurt. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger that inattention poses to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An FDNY truck and a BMW SUV collided at Linden Blvd and Inwood St. Three people, including two children, suffered injuries. Metal struck metal. The young cried out in pain. The police listed no driver errors. The street stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, an FDNY truck and a BMW SUV, collided at Linden Blvd and Inwood St in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 4-year-old girl, a 9-year-old boy, and a 47-year-old man. All reported pain and shock, with injuries to their entire bodies. The crash involved the right front bumper of the FDNY truck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured children were passengers and wore lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The report does not specify the cause, but the impact left several people hurt and the street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 76-year-old man crossing Baisley Boulevard with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The impact bruised his leg. Police cite failure to yield and disregarding traffic control. The driver and a passenger were also involved.

A 76-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Baisley Boulevard at Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a 2017 Audi SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver, a 43-year-old man, and a passenger were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report highlights driver errors as primary causes. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the fault lies with the driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars crashed on 120th Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Two men hurt, neck injuries. Impact hit front and side. Police found inattention at fault. The street bore the force. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 177-02 120 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact struck the center front end of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. Two men, ages 20 and 22, suffered neck injuries; one was a passenger, the other a driver. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for all involved. No other causes or violations were cited in the data. The crash left pain and damage behind, underscoring the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 94 Avenue. A rear passenger took a blow to the head. Police blame driver inattention. Metal crumpled. One woman hurt. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

Two sedans crashed on 94 Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading north when the collision occurred. A 61-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The data does not mention any actions by the injured passenger that contributed to the crash. The only listed error is driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV and a sedan crashed at 90th Avenue and 138th Place. One driver suffered a back injury. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The street saw metal twist and bodies shaken. The system failed to protect its users.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 90th Avenue and 138th Place in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured in the crash, suffering back and internal injuries. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before the impact. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to yield. No mention was made of helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV slammed into parked cars on 202nd Street. Six people inside were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Bruises and pain followed. The street fell silent after the crash.

A crash on 202nd Street in Queens left six vehicle occupants injured when a northbound SUV struck several parked cars. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. The injured included adults and children, with one driver suffering a knee and foot injury. The impact damaged the front and sides of multiple vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report details that all injuries were to people inside the vehicles. Driver error—specifically inattention and unsafe passing—was the primary cause cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan moved east on Archer Avenue. Illness struck the driver. The car crashed. Two men, both sixty, suffered injuries. One felt shock. The impact hit the undercarriage. The street bore the weight. The system failed to protect.

A sedan traveling east on Archer Avenue in Queens crashed when the driver suffered an illness. According to the police report, both occupants were sixty-year-old men. One was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. The other occupant’s injuries were unspecified. The police report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the vehicle’s undercarriage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers when drivers are incapacitated by sudden health events. The system did not prevent harm in this case.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together at 186th Street. A 13-year-old girl and a 54-year-old passenger were among those hurt. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police say traffic control was ignored. Metal twisted. Lives rattled. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 88-49 186th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling east and a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling south. The crash left a 13-year-old girl and a 54-year-old passenger with unspecified injuries. Both drivers, a 30-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises to their back and upper arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan was struck from behind on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The impact left a young woman with a head injury. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock followed. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

A crash involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred at 182-10 Liberty Avenue in Queens. One passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the collision happened when a vehicle was 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, indicating a rear-end impact. Multiple occupants were involved, but only one injury was reported. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for passengers and the persistent risk of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a three-year-old boy on 94th Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk. He suffered a bruised leg but stayed conscious. The driver’s actions remain unlisted. The street saw pain and confusion.

A three-year-old boy was struck and injured by a vehicle while crossing 94th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection or crosswalk when the crash occurred. He sustained a contusion to his lower leg and foot but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No information about the vehicle or driver actions is provided. The incident highlights the vulnerability of young pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A U-turn gone wrong on Baisley Boulevard. Two cars collide. Four passengers hurt—head, neck, leg, and abdomen injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. The crash leaves a child and three women injured. Metal and glass, pain and confusion.

On Baisley Boulevard at 161 Place in Queens, two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided during a U-turn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' Four passengers were injured: an 18-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion, a 28-year-old woman sustained a leg injury, a 66-year-old woman was hurt in the neck, and a 5-year-old girl complained of abdominal pain. Both drivers were men; one was unlicensed. The sedan was making a U-turn when it struck the SUV, which was traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the passengers. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed in Queens. One driver, an 89-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The other driver and two passengers had unspecified injuries. The police listed no clear cause. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 104 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, an 89-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The other driver, a 54-year-old man, and two additional occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left both cars damaged, with impact to the right side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Cadillac SUV struck a parked van on 145th Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A collision occurred on 145th Street in Queens involving a Cadillac SUV and a parked Ford van. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east when it hit the van. The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The van was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815625, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.

A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.

Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.

A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14