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

Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.

A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815013, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One driver and one passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The cause: inattention behind the wheel.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of 196th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 67-year-old man, and a 63-year-old female passenger sustained injuries, including whiplash and chest trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Both vehicles were traveling west; one was making a left turn, the other going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both vehicles damaged. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered back injuries when sedans collided on Murdock Avenue. Both felt pain and shock. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Night air filled with sirens. The street bore witness to another crash. Systemic danger, again, in Queens.

Two sedans collided at Murdock Avenue and 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both the driver and front passenger of one sedan, women aged 25 and 20, suffered back injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Both were in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men suffered injuries. One hit his head. Another hurt his back. Oversized vehicle and unsafe speed played a role. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the morning dark.

A dump truck traveling north on Rockaway Boulevard overturned while making a right turn. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. Two occupants, a 24-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger, were injured. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, while the passenger reported back pain and shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The truck's right front quarter panel was damaged in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles and excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck hit a 73-year-old man crossing Jamaica Ave with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and shock. The truck’s front end struck him at the intersection. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was injured when a pick-up truck struck him at the intersection of Jamaica Ave and 193 St. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the truck’s center front end hit him. He suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock at the scene. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and not ejected. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered a neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal bent. Shock followed. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a pick-up truck and a sedan, collided on Jamaica Avenue at 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, age 33, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash and shock. The pick-up truck was making a right turn; the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. Other occupants, including passengers, were listed as uninjured. The police report highlights driver inattention as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Avenue. The impact bruised his hip and leg. He was left in shock. Police cite driver inattention. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with Hollis Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk and suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any pedestrian error or safety equipment as a factor. The collision underscores the risk faced by those crossing city streets, even in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A truck and SUV collided on Merrick Blvd. Brakes failed. Three people suffered neck injuries. One driver crushed. Passengers whiplashed. Metal and glass. System failed them. Streets in Queens ran red with pain.

A collision between a box truck and a sport utility vehicle unfolded on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens. According to the police report, defective brakes contributed to the crash. Three occupants, including a 55-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 55 and 86, sustained neck injuries—one with crush injuries, two with whiplash. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants were listed but did not report injuries. The crash highlights the danger posed by mechanical failures on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Sutphin Boulevard at 109 Avenue. Both drivers, men aged 45 and 70, suffered injuries. The crash left one man semiconscious. Police cite illness as a factor. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Sutphin Boulevard and 109 Avenue. According to the police report, both drivers—a 45-year-old man and a 70-year-old man—were injured. The younger driver was semiconscious with pain across his body. The older driver, also male, complained of back pain but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage: the Lincoln sedan was struck at the center back end, while the BMW sedan was hit at the left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for all road users when driver impairment, such as illness, enters the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Sutphin Boulevard at Liberty Avenue. One driver suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left others shaken but not visibly hurt. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of distraction.

Two sedans crashed at Sutphin Boulevard and Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a Jeep sedan making a left turn and a Dodge sedan traveling straight. One driver, a 41-year-old man, sustained a back contusion. Four others, including a 68-year-old front passenger and two infants, were listed as occupants but did not report specific injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any errors by those injured or specify helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Hillside Avenue. A child suffered a head injury. A woman was semiconscious with chest pain. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of carelessness.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at 190-14 Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved one SUV making a U-turn and another traveling straight. A nine-year-old boy sustained a head injury. A thirty-one-year-old woman was semiconscious and complained of chest pain. Other occupants, including a five-year-old girl, were involved but had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered damage, with impact points on the left side doors and center front end. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles slammed together on Archer Avenue. One driver, age 25, suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Injuries followed. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash involving two SUVs and a sedan unfolded on Archer Avenue near Merrick Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling south when they collided. One 25-year-old driver sustained neck and internal injuries. Three other occupants, including another driver aged 65, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states: 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. These driver errors are called out for every person involved. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The impact left metal bent and people hurt, underscoring the risks faced by everyone on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two cars met at Baisley and Merrill. Metal struck metal. A driver and a passenger were hurt. The crash came from failure to yield and a bad turn. The street stayed quiet after, but the damage was done.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred at Baisley Boulevard and Merrill Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved when one was making a left turn and the other was going straight. The crash left a 44-year-old male driver with a shoulder injury and a 33-year-old female passenger with a leg injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact was severe enough to injure occupants and damage both vehicles’ front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 172nd Street in Queens. One driver suffered a neck injury. Three other occupants were involved. The crash happened late at night. No contributing factors were listed. The street saw impact, metal, and pain.

A crash involving two station wagons or SUVs occurred at 89-04 172nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, aged 28, 38, and 40, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The vehicles included a Honda SUV traveling straight and several parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger of heavy vehicles and the sudden violence of impact, even when details are scarce.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a man in the crosswalk on 150th Street at Hillside Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian, 55, suffered arm and internal injuries. The car’s front end struck him. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A sedan making a left turn at 150th Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the intersection when the vehicle hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his upper arm and internal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV hit a woman crossing 133 Ave at Bedell St. She walked with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect her.

A Ford SUV struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed 133 Ave at Bedell St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors are noted. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger faced by people walking, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV hit a man crossing 184th Street at Hillside Avenue. He walked with the signal. The impact bruised his body. The driver turned left. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the walker.

A 33-year-old man was injured when a Honda SUV struck him as he crossed 184th Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 41-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following signals, in New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man crossed Linden Boulevard. A black car hit him and fled. Another car ran over him. He died in the hospital. The first driver vanished. The second stayed. Police search. The street stayed open. Blood on the asphalt.

Patch reported on May 1, 2025, that Christopher Gayton, 62, was killed at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street in Queens. He was struck by an eastbound black vehicle whose driver fled, then run over by a 2024 Ford Edge. The Ford's driver remained at the scene. Police said, 'Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.' No charges have been filed. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-lane arterial roads and the ongoing risks for pedestrians in Queens. No arrests have been made.

• Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01

Metal screeched on Liberty Avenue as a motorcycle and SUV collided. The 49-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike, fracturing his leg. He remained conscious at the scene, pain etched on his face, as emergency crews arrived.

A collision occurred at 180-50 Liberty Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcycle was heading west while the SUV was making a left turn. The impact ejected the 49-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. He was conscious when first responders arrived. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15