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

A sedan and an SUV collided on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Impact struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nashville Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 sedan traveling west and a 2024 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan’s female driver, age 35, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing causes. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s front end sustained damage. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two occupants suffered injuries in a Queens crash. A female driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling straight. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel. Both drivers experienced shock; a child passenger was restrained but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 204 Street in Queens at 11:05. A 35-year-old female driver in a 2023 Mazda sedan was making a left turn when her vehicle's right rear quarter panel was struck by a 2021 Acura sedan traveling straight westbound. The Acura driver was a licensed male. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, while a 1-year-old male passenger in the rear seat, restrained by a child safety device, was also injured and in shock. Both occupants were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the Mazda's right rear quarter panel and the Acura's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision on Merrick Boulevard. The crash involved a Nissan vehicle and was caused by the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 21:17 involving a 16-year-old male bicyclist and a Nissan vehicle traveling north. The bicyclist, traveling south, was injured with abrasions to his face and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. Impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The Nissan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The police report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Merrick Boulevard. The crash involved unsafe speed by the moped operator. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a moped and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 53-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, specifically linked to the moped operator. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed according to New York State records. The sedan struck the moped at the center back end, indicating the moped was hit from behind. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north struck the rear of another vehicle on 137 Avenue in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash caused significant rear-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2014 Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on 137 Avenue collided with the right rear bumper of another vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old female occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 9:00 PM in Queens, zip code 11434.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Baisley Boulevard. Both female drivers, aged 22, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved left front bumper impacts. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting risks on city streets.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Baisley Boulevard involving a 2009 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling east. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The drivers, both 22-year-old females, were conscious but injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to impact, while the SUV was going straight ahead. This evidence points to driver error as a key cause, underscoring the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided head-on and rear-end on 153 Street in Queens. A 22-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing significant vehicle damage and serious occupant injury.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on 153 Street in Queens collided around 6:00 PM. The eastbound vehicle struck the center front end of the westbound vehicle's left rear bumper, causing damage to both cars. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 22-year-old female, sustained a head injury and concussion. The police report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The injured occupant was conscious and protected by an airbag that deployed during the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on 157 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was struck on her left side while going straight. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from a driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 157 Street near 116 Avenue in Queens at 3:50 p.m. A male driver in a 2023 Ford SUV was making a left turn westbound when he collided with a female driver in a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Hyundai and the center front end of the Ford. The female driver, age 33, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in response to external traffic conditions. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver reactions to surrounding vehicles leading to side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pick-up truck and a bicyclist collided on 89 Avenue in Queens. Both the cyclist and a nearby pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The cyclist was ejected but conscious. The crash involved side impacts on both vehicles traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on 89 Avenue in Queens at 13:20. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and impacted on their side doors—right side for the bike, left side for the truck. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike but remained conscious, sustaining abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. A 38-year-old male pedestrian nearby also suffered similar abrasions to his lower extremities. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. The collision caused damage to the side doors of both vehicles, highlighting the danger of side-impact crashes involving vulnerable road users. The pedestrian's location was off intersection, but no pedestrian actions or errors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A northbound SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan making a left turn on Baisley Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Baisley Boulevard in Queens at 5:00 a.m. A 2017 Honda SUV traveling north was hit on its left rear quarter panel by a 2023 Nissan sedan making a left turn. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the left turn led to the impact and injuries sustained by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered a back abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:48 on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans were involved: a 2010 Nissan that was parked and a 2024 Cadillac traveling north. The collision involved the center front end of both vehicles and the left side doors of the Honda sedan traveling west. The sole injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who suffered a back abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' highlighting driver errors as the primary cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man on Hillside Avenue. The left front bumper struck him. He fell, head bleeding, unconscious. He died beneath the streetlights. The crash happened near 171st Street in Queens.

A 56-year-old man was killed when a Honda SUV struck him on Hillside Avenue near 171st Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report states the SUV's left front bumper hit the man as he stepped into the road. The pedestrian fell, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene. The crash occurred at 21:09, with the police narrative describing the victim as 'unconscious' and 'head bleeding.' According to the police report, the contributing factor was listed as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The vehicle was traveling straight ahead, and the impact point was the left front bumper. No driver errors were cited in the data provided. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and not at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729342, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Bedell Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:39 AM on Bedell Street in Queens, a 2010 SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2019 sedan that was making a left turn. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver, also licensed and female, was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver and significant vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a U-turn struck a parked vehicle on Farmers Boulevard. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved traffic control disregard, highlighting dangerous driver behavior and risk on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Farmers Boulevard at 5:39 AM. A 34-year-old female driver was making a U-turn when her sedan collided with a parked vehicle. The impact was on the left front bumper of the moving sedan and the left side doors of the parked car. The driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure in obeying traffic signals or rules during the U-turn maneuver. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in executing complex maneuvers like U-turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and injured with facial abrasions, suffered from the sedan driver’s inattention and improper turning. The collision caused damage to the moped’s front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:18 AM on Sutphin Boulevard near 116 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was making a left turn southeast when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right front bumper and the moped’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and improper turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729557, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorbike traveling east struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at 168-22 104 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed by the motorbike.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling straight ahead eastbound on 168-22 104 Avenue in Queens collided with a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the motorbike driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the crash. The point of impact was the motorbike's center front end. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the intersection and was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its center front end, highlighting the force of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use and speeding by motor vehicle operators.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two BMW vehicles crashed at an intersection in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front, injuring a front-seat passenger. The injured woman wore a lap belt and harness, suffering internal injuries to her entire body. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW SUV traveling north on 196 Street collided with a 2016 BMW sedan traveling west near 115 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The SUV had two occupants, including a 28-year-old female front passenger who was injured with internal bodily trauma affecting her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 20-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a collision on Pinegrove Street. The crash involved a distracted driver, causing impact to the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The victim was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pinegrove Street in Queens at 10:30 PM. The injured party was a 20-year-old female sedan driver who was wearing a lap belt and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice for the occupant driver. The sedan was impacted on the left rear quarter panel, sustaining damage to the left rear bumper. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a pick-up truck traveling north and other parked vehicles. The victim was not ejected and experienced shock. The report highlights driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided at 10 p.m. on 97 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were distracted, with one disregarding traffic control. A 39-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash caused front bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:00 on 97 Avenue near Brisbin Street in Queens. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, impacting each other's front bumpers. The female driver, age 39, was injured with a neck injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the injured female driver. The male driver was licensed and traveling straight south, while the female driver was traveling straight west. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on 93 Avenue in a crash marked by driver error. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The collision exposed dangers from failure to keep right.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 93 Avenue at 13:39. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact for both vehicles was the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 53-year-old female occupant, seated as the right rear passenger, was injured with back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. She complained of pain and nausea following the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers. The crash highlights driver error in lane discipline as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19