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

A 40-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk on Jamaica Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-scooter operators in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved an e-scooter, classified as a moped, with no occupants other than the driver. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-scooter driver, nor does it indicate driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The incident occurred in Queens at 15:45. The lack of explicit driver errors in the report does not diminish the systemic danger posed by e-scooters operating in pedestrian-heavy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 25-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions after a high-speed collision in Queens. The crash involved a BMW sedan engaged in a police pursuit striking a parked vehicle. Unsafe speed and passing too closely were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 160 Street at 12:57 a.m. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2020 BMW sedan, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The BMW was involved in a police pursuit traveling north when it collided with a parked sedan, impacting the right front bumper of the BMW and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The police report explicitly identifies "Unsafe Speed" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors by the police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 115 Avenue in Queens at 16:20. Two sedans collided, one making a left turn and the other traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old female driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from unsafe speed and vehicle maneuvering errors in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 67-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after stepping out from behind a parked sedan on 160 Street in Queens. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. The pedestrian was left in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked 2016 Honda sedan on 160 Street in Queens at 8:46 p.m. The vehicle was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries with a severity level of 3 and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling east struck a parked pickup truck on 172 Street in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger in shock and injured.

According to the police report, at 18:14 on 172 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the pickup truck's left front bumper. The sedan carried eight occupants, including a 32-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a head wound and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected but was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle backing south on Farmers Boulevard. The impact caused neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing was the primary cause of the collision.

At 16:20, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Farmers Boulevard at a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling south that was backing up. According to the police report, the driver’s action of "Backing Unsafely" was cited twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, causing neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report explicitly identifies driver error in backing unsafely as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles reversing in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Hannibal Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. An 11-year-old girl in the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and tailgating caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hannibal Street collided at 2:30 p.m. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors. An 11-year-old female occupant in the rear sedan, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s impact and driver error—specifically tailgating on slippery pavement—led to the child's injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.

A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was thrown from the bike, sustaining contusions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling northbound. The SUV struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Metal shrieked at 160th and 110th. An SUV struck a sedan turning wrong. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken. The street held him still. Dawn broke over shattered glass and broken bone.

At the corner of 160th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision left a 63-year-old male driver with severe back injuries. According to the police report, a sedan executed an improper turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to a forceful impact with a northbound SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his back. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal screamed at dawn. A sedan turned wrong. The SUV struck hard. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver errors—specifically, improper turning and failure to yield—on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan struck him on his bike’s left side doors. The crash occurred at night in Queens. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a 13-year-old male bicyclist traveling east at the intersection near 91-21 195 Street in Queens at 22:14. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of young bicyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old man suffered full-body abrasions after a distracted SUV driver struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, hit him center front. The driver’s inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2002 Toyota SUV, traveling west and driven by a licensed male from Pennsylvania, struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 120 Avenue in Queens late at night. The driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted by a handheld phone, struck a stopped vehicle. Both occupants of the rear vehicle suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:53 on 120 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east struck the rear end of another eastbound sedan that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was a 32-year-old male occupant who was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors, indicating driver impairment and distraction. The second vehicle, carrying two occupants including a 28-year-old front passenger, also sustained injuries, including neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision point was the center front end of the striking vehicle impacting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The report highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and phone distraction as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, hitting the teen who was crossing with the signal. The impact caused bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sutphin Boulevard and 125 Avenue in Queens around 8:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Nissan sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to maintain attention while turning led to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a parked concrete mixer on 180 Street in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and resulted in a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 PM. A concrete mixer truck was parked when the e-scooter, traveling west, struck its left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The concrete mixer showed no damage, indicating the e-scooter bore the impact. The injured rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Hyundai swung wide on 122 Avenue, its nose colliding with an Audi’s front. Inside, a 31-year-old woman bled from her head, conscious, belted, trapped in the aftermath. The street pulsed on, indifferent to broken flesh and steel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 122 Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens when a Hyundai sedan attempted a wide U-turn and struck the right front of an Audi SUV. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact left the 31-year-old woman driving the Hyundai with head injuries and crush trauma; she remained conscious and was wearing a seatbelt. The Audi was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report makes no mention of any contributing factors related to the injured driver’s behavior. The crash underscores the danger when drivers execute improper turning maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18