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

Metal crumpled at dusk near 138th Street and Hillside Avenue. A sedan slammed into the back of a stopped SUV. The 27-year-old driver suffered neck pain, her infant passenger silent beside her. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled and headlights flickered.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 138th Street struck the rear of a stationary SUV near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The 27-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, and an infant was present in her vehicle. The report states, “Driver distraction marked the moment.” Listed contributing factors include driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled at the corner of 120th Avenue and 145th Street. A 16-year-old boy limped away, bruised and shaken. Five others, silent and marked by pain, left the scene with injuries the police called "unspecified." Sirens echoed down the block.

Two sedans collided at 120th Avenue and 145th Street in Queens, leaving a 16-year-old driver with a bruised leg and five others with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, without further detail. The teen driver was operating on a permit. No mention of helmet or turn signal use appears in the report. The impact left visible damage to the front and side of the vehicles, underscoring the force exchanged in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing 168th Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens was hit by a northbound sedan’s left front bumper. She suffered a head injury and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The street echoed with sirens as bystanders watched emergency crews arrive.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 168th Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a northbound sedan made a right turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for the crash, with no further details provided about driver actions or errors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal collides with metal on 109th Avenue. A woman rides her bike east. A northbound vehicle hits her. Her head slams down, helmet first. She stays conscious, bruised and shaken, the street echoing with the aftermath.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on 109th Avenue at 169th Place in Queens was struck by a northbound vehicle. According to the police report, the crash occurred as both parties traveled straight and 'metal hits metal.' The cyclist suffered a head injury, described as a contusion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which absorbed the impact to her head. No further details about the motor vehicle or its operator were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal groans on Farmers Boulevard near Merrick. A Mazda sedan’s right side is crushed. The driver, forty, sits upright, pain radiating through his back. Sirens approach. The street is quiet except for the echo of torn steel and distant emergency calls.

A collision occurred on Farmers Boulevard near Merrick involving a Mazda sedan. According to the police report, the Mazda’s right side was caved in and the driver, a forty-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and buckled in. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no other injuries were reported. The data does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed as two SUVs crashed at 170th Street and 88th Avenue. One flipped. A woman clutched her back, an old man held his knee, and a man’s head bled. Three infants sat silent in the wreckage. The street stayed still.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of 170th Street and 88th Avenue in Queens. One vehicle overturned. The crash left a woman with back pain, an elderly man with a knee injury, and a man bleeding from the head. Three infants were present in the wrecked vehicles. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report describes the aftermath: 'A woman clutches her back. An old man grips his knee. A man’s head bleeds, eyes half-open. Three infants silent in the wreck.' No mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal slammed metal on Belt Parkway. Four cars tangled westbound. Three people hurt: blood on a shoulder, bruises on an arm, heads snapped forward, whiplash ringing in skulls. Silence and pain followed the sudden impact. Distraction ruled the moment.

Four vehicles collided westbound on Belt Parkway, leaving three people injured. According to the police report, 'Metal crumples into metal. A Lexus, a Nissan, a Honda, a Toyota. Three heads snap forward. Blood on the shoulder, bruises on the arm, whiplash ringing in the skull.' All injured were vehicle occupants: a 44-year-old male driver with a bruised shoulder, a 76-year-old female passenger with whiplash, and a 26-year-old male driver also suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for all involved drivers. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl was hit by a sedan at the intersection of Farmers Blvd and 104 Ave. The car’s front end struck her lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered a bruised knee and foot. Sirens echoed as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Farmers Blvd struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 104 Ave. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, injuring the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene and diagnosed with contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At midnight on 115th Avenue, two convertibles collided head-on. Metal crumpled, glass shattered. Children and adults inside were thrown into shock, bodies bruised and faces stunned. Sirens cut through the empty street as emergency crews arrived for the injured.

According to the police report, two convertibles crashed at 147-01 115 Ave in Queens just after midnight. Five people were injured, including a 2-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, a 10-year-old girl, a 30-year-old woman, and a 38-year-old man. All suffered bodily injuries and shock. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for several occupants, including the driver and multiple children. 'Other Vehicular' factors were also cited. The crash involved both vehicles traveling straight ahead before the collision. The police report describes the aftermath: 'Metal tore at the front ends. A man drove. Children and women buckled in, bodies hurt, faces shocked.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804360, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal scraped and glass scattered near 184-08 Jamaica Ave as three vehicles collided. A 45-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered a chest contusion. Sirens echoed through Queens while traffic snarled around the crumpled bumpers and flashing lights.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded at 184-08 Jamaica Ave in Queens, involving a sedan, a BMW sedan, and a Hyundai SUV. According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a chest contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn and others traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were harmed. The injured driver was not ejected and had airbags and seatbelt in use. The listed driver errors underscore the systemic risks posed by improper maneuvers and lane changes at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeches on Hollis Ave at 200th Street. Two cars collide. A woman in the back seat grabs her neck, stunned and hurt. The sedan’s nose is crushed, the SUV’s rear torn open. The smell of alcohol lingers in the air.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Hollis Ave at 200th Street. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left a 50-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one vehicle, injured and in shock, clutching her neck. The sedan sustained severe front-end damage, while the SUV’s rear was heavily impacted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The presence of alcohol stands out as a critical element in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Morning on Linden Boulevard. A 25-year-old man riding west collides with the left side doors of a parked box truck. The crash leaves him conscious but bruised, blood rising on his head. Sirens echo. The street holds the mark.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Linden Boulevard was injured when he struck the left side doors of a box truck that was parked along the street. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both involved parties, providing no further detail on the specific actions leading to the crash. The data does not cite helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bicycle and the left side doors of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a cyclist at Merrick Blvd and Pineville Ln. The impact left the cyclist conscious but bleeding from the leg. Sirens echoed as the injured man sat on the curb, traffic crawling past the crumpled bike and dented car.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight on Merrick Blvd at Pineville Ln. The 33-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield and operate vehicles without valid licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 90 Ave and 138 St in Queens. A 35-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered neck whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The passenger was conscious, restrained, and injured despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 90 Ave and 138 St in Queens at 9:15 a.m. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead, with no vehicle damage reported. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 35-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. He was conscious and alert at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors for both vehicles as 'Unspecified,' providing no evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury occurred despite proper restraint use and no ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 170 St and Liberty Ave shortly after midnight. A 65-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 170 St and Liberty Ave around 12:36 a.m. One vehicle, driven by a 65-year-old woman traveling east going straight ahead, was struck on the left front bumper. The other sedan, driven by a man making a left turn also traveling east, impacted with its right front bumper and center front end. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, was wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report lists both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. No additional details on signals or victim behavior were noted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, indicating a collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Linden Blvd in Queens. Both male occupants, including the driver and front passenger of one vehicle, suffered head injuries. The crash involved improper turning by one driver, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:24 on Linden Blvd in Queens. Two sedans were involved: a 2009 BMW making a left turn and a 2018 Ford traveling straight. The BMW struck the Ford's right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. Both male occupants of the Ford, the 32-year-old driver and 24-year-old front passenger, were injured with head trauma, including concussion and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, identifying driver error in the BMW's maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802648, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy suffered a head injury after being struck by an SUV in Queens. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. The boy was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north on 93 Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Jamaica Avenue collided late evening. The left front bumper of one struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck contusions from the impact, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the first vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other, indicating a side-rear impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing 115 Avenue without a signal when a sedan traveling east struck him with its left front bumper. The child suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. The driver proceeded straight ahead, causing serious harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling east on 115 Avenue in Queens at 14:10 when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the severe consequences of vehicle-pedestrian collisions in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sport utility vehicle hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east on 120 Avenue struck him at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, not at an intersection. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable road users outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15