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

An e-scooter driver traveling east on Lakewood Avenue suffered a severe leg injury after losing control. The rider was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured at 10:15 p.m. on Lakewood Avenue in Queens. The rider was partially ejected from the vehicle and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the incident. There was no damage to the vehicle or other vehicles involved, and no other occupants were present. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The injury severity was classified as serious, highlighting the dangers posed by excessive speed on micromobility devices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan merging east on Liberty Avenue struck a tractor truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The truck bore damage on its right front bumper; the sedan on its left front. Both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 6:30 p.m. A tractor truck traveling east went straight ahead while a sedan, also heading east, was merging. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old female, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses, with the truck driver licensed in Florida and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The report lists the sedan's pre-crash action as merging, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The focus remains on the merging maneuver by the sedan leading to the collision with the truck traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided at 8:07 AM on 137 Avenue. Both male drivers suffered injuries and shock. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

At 8:07 AM on 137 Avenue, two sedans collided, injuring both drivers, according to the police report. One driver, a 33-year-old male, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The other driver, a 54-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash, also restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers experienced shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, with no other specified causes. One sedan was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with these impact points. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 35-year-old man suffered severe fractures and dislocations after a collision on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured across his entire body. The vehicle involved was traveling west, continuing straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Liberty Avenue in Queens around 9:30 PM. The pedestrian sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling westbound, going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The details focus on the pedestrian's severe injuries and the vehicle's movement, highlighting the dangers present in this Queens intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A garbage truck making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Liberty Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, highlighting driver visibility issues at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:15 AM on Liberty Avenue near 168 Street. A garbage truck was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling westbound. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating that the truck driver’s limited visibility played a role in the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by obstructed views during turning maneuvers in mixed vehicle traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A northbound bus rear-ended a northbound SUV on 88 Avenue in Queens. Two SUV passengers suffered head and neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, at 20:01 on 88 Avenue in Queens, a 2021 Nova bus traveling north struck the center back end of a 2021 Honda SUV also traveling north. The bus driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The SUV had three occupants. Two passengers were injured: a male child passenger with head abrasions and a 28-year-old female front passenger with neck whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained, with the child in a child restraint and the adult using a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors for the crash, both attributed to the bus driver. The collision caused center front end damage to the bus and center back end damage to the SUV. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pickup truck and sedan collided on 143 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered contusions and leg injuries. The crash involved driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and failure to yield. One occupant was ejected from a vehicle, sustaining serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on 143 Street near 116 Avenue in Queens. The pickup truck, traveling south, struck the sedan traveling east. The pickup truck driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was conscious. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' for the pickup truck driver, and 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' for the sedan driver. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel of the pickup truck and the left front bumper of the sedan, confirming the point of impact. These factors highlight critical driver errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused a severe shoulder injury. The impact occurred at a Queens intersection, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated but conscious.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Baisley Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Kia sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and shoulder, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention, resulting in the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 175 Street, injuring three occupants. All victims suffered neck or chest contusions. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The crash left vehicles damaged front and rear.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided on 175 Street at 19:45. The pick-up truck, traveling north, impacted the sedan's left rear bumper with its center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: the sedan's 58-year-old male driver and 62-year-old female front passenger, and the pick-up truck's 38-year-old male driver. All were conscious and suffered contusions and bruises to the neck or chest. None were ejected, and all wore lap belts and harnesses. The collision's impact and injuries highlight the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating, as documented in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Four vehicles collided on Belt Parkway around 12:30 a.m. A 37-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused significant side and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at approximately 12:30 a.m. involving four vehicles traveling westbound: a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, two station wagons/SUVs (2019 Toyota and 2020 Kia), and a 2023 Dodge sedan. The point of impact included right side doors, right rear bumper, center front end, and center back end damage. A 37-year-old male driver, who was an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic danger from driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724326, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on 119 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Front-end damage marked the violent impact between vehicles traveling north and west.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 119 Avenue in Queens at 18:55. Two sedans, a 2015 Honda traveling north and a 2011 Lexus traveling west, collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the left front bumper of the Lexus. Both drivers were injured, each suffering neck injuries and shock, with complaints of whiplash. The 23-year-old male driver of the Lexus and the 82-year-old female driver of the Honda were both wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 62-year-old male driver in Queens lost consciousness behind the wheel of a sedan traveling west on Murdock Avenue. The vehicle struck an object front-center, causing injury and semiconsciousness. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver operating a 2007 Toyota sedan on Murdock Avenue in Queens lost consciousness while driving westbound. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a driver medical emergency rather than external fault. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The incident highlights the systemic danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 58-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a sedan struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 168 Street while crossing with the signal. The collision occurred at 12:30 PM when a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at 3. The driver’s inattentiveness and failure to yield the right-of-way directly led to the impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Queens’ 128 Avenue. The driver of one SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash, left incoherent. Both vehicles struck front ends, evidence of a serious impact. Driver errors labeled as 'Other Vehicular' contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 128 Avenue in Queens at 15:34. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first SUV, traveling east, was struck on its left front bumper, while the second SUV, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. The driver of the first vehicle, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, and was found incoherent at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error without further specification. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from failures in vehicle operation, highlighting systemic risks in vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 44-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries after disregarding traffic control in Queens. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported, highlighting the violent impact on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in Queens at 118 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard around 12:46 a.m. The rider was the sole occupant of a 2023 Znen motorcycle traveling west, going straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, which may have contributed to the crash. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Despite the severity of the rider's injuries, the motorcycle showed no damage or point of impact, underscoring the disproportionate harm to the vulnerable motorcyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Baisley Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Baisley Boulevard made a right turn and struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A tractor truck merging southbound on VanWyck Expressway struck a sedan’s left front bumper. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries. Police cite unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way as causes, highlighting driver errors.

According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m. on VanWyck Expressway, a southbound tractor truck merging into the lane collided with the left front bumper of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The truck’s point of impact was its right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, and a 46-year-old male passenger both sustained neck and back injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing safety equipment, including lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists driver errors contributing to the crash: "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan driver also faced "Passing Too Closely" as a factor. These findings underscore the truck driver’s failure to yield and unsafe merging as primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bicyclist riding north on 105 Avenue was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 9:02 AM on 105 Avenue in Queens, an SUV traveling west made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and back injury but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The bike sustained damage to its front end. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and turning maneuvers by motor vehicles near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720543, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old woman suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a sedan hit her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, striking the pedestrian as she crossed without a signal. The impact caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 144 Place struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue in Queens around 9 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian, causing a fractured and dislocated hip. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered serious injuries classified as severity level 3. The report emphasizes driver errors, specifically distraction and failure to yield, as the primary causes of this crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719976, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi struck a sedan from behind while both vehicles were slowing on Linden Boulevard. The impact injured a right rear passenger in the taxi, causing neck whiplash. Police cite the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard at 2:07 AM when a taxi traveling east rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the taxi. The taxi driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a driver error that directly contributed to the crash. A 41-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the taxi sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured passenger. This collision underscores the dangers of inadequate following distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19