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

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old man suffered a severe facial fracture after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious despite serious injury.

According to the police report, at 12:02 PM on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a severe facial injury described as a distorted fracture and dislocation. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with two occupants. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured when a 2023 Tesla SUV made a left turn and struck him on Foch Boulevard. The SUV’s defective headlights and driver errors contributed to the collision, causing neck injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Foch Boulevard in Queens at 20:23. A 17-year-old male e-bike rider was traveling westbound when he was struck by a 2023 Tesla SUV making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the SUV driver’s defective headlights as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle driver errors, specifically failure to yield and equipment defects, in crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A northbound SUV struck an e-bike from behind on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. The SUV’s left rear bumper hit the bike’s front center. Both SUV occupants suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash exposed risks from rear-end collisions involving vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling north on Farmers Boulevard collided with a northbound e-bike. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear bumper striking the e-bike’s center front. The SUV had two occupants: a 47-year-old male driver and a 46-year-old female front passenger, both conscious and injured with contusions and lower body injuries. The driver and passenger were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The e-bike rider’s condition is not detailed, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the report. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left rear bumper but no damage to the e-bike was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754047, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 53-year-old man suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk. The driver, traveling north, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on 167-02 Baisley Boulevard in Queens when a 2024 sedan traveling north struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and minor bleeding and was reported in shock. The driver, a licensed female from Georgia, was going straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753597, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.

At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an e-scooter traveling north struck him at the center front end. The rider passed too closely, causing serious harm. The pedestrian was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on 142 Place in Queens collided with a 56-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of a concussion. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained no damage. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the e-scooter rider failed to maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as level 3, reflecting serious harm. This crash highlights the dangers posed by close passing of vulnerable road users by micromobility vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old male driver was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 12:12 PM near 156-20 134 Avenue. A 22-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies the contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular" errors. The SUV, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck the sedan traveling east. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An aggressive driver sped eastbound on Foch Boulevard, striking three pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, including a toddler, suffered head and leg injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage but caused serious harm through reckless behavior.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a Yamaha ATV with an open body type was traveling eastbound on Foch Boulevard in Queens at 19:13. The driver exhibited aggressive driving and unsafe speed, which are cited as contributing factors. The vehicle struck three pedestrians: a 2-year-old boy crossing at a marked crosswalk, a 31-year-old woman, and a 24-year-old man working in the roadway. All three pedestrians sustained injuries ranging from head trauma to abrasions and lower leg injuries, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver’s point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The report highlights the driver’s aggressive behavior and unsafe speed as the primary causes of the crash, emphasizing systemic danger posed by reckless driving rather than any fault of the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck another vehicle on 115 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 66-year-old rear passenger. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing back injuries to the passenger despite lap belt use. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on 115 Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead in perpendicular directions. The sedan, traveling north, impacted the right front quarter panel of another vehicle traveling west, which was struck on its left front bumper. The injured party was a 66-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position, who suffered back injuries and was conscious after the crash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west on 164 Street collided head-on with a bicyclist also moving west. The 27-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling west on 164 Street near Foch Boulevard when it struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected upon impact and sustained a head contusion. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bike had damage to its left front bumper. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but the report does not specify victim fault. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane control directly led to the collision with the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on 111 Avenue in Queens. The 70-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on 111 Avenue in Queens. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck an e-bike traveling southwest straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 70-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with parked vehicles on 110 Avenue in Queens. Alcohol involvement was noted, and the driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 110 Avenue in Queens at 7:00 PM involving a 2024 Kia sedan traveling southbound. The driver, a 41-year-old female, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan struck the left side doors of two parked sedans, a 2007 BMW and a 2009 Lincoln, causing damage to the front center end of the Kia. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks of impacting parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18