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

Two sedans collided head-on on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 73-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver beyond inattention or distraction, nor does it mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed female driver sped eastbound on 149 St in Queens, colliding with a turning SUV. The impact struck her right front bumper and left side doors of the other vehicle. She suffered head injuries and shock, restrained only by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 149 St near 95 Ave in Queens. The unlicensed female driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, collided with a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left side doors of the other SUV. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction by the unlicensed driver. The driver was injured with head trauma and experienced shock, restrained only by a lap belt. The report also notes view obstruction and limited visibility as contributing factors. The licensed male driver of the turning SUV was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving combined with unsafe speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 106 Avenue in Queens at 4:50 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious injuries, including full-body trauma and semiconsciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on 106 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided with impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. The 64-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused significant damage to the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the northbound sedan. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles struck each other at a Queens intersection. A 5-year-old passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when their vehicles impacted front bumpers. The child was restrained but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, at 7:41 AM in Queens, a 2008 SUV traveling east and a 2013 sedan traveling south collided at the intersection of 140 Street and 120 Avenue. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the impact occurred at their front bumpers. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged. A 5-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of one vehicle was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was secured with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed men, with no contributing driver errors explicitly cited in the report. The child's injuries highlight the severity of the collision despite proper restraint use. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the child or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite compliance with signals.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike northbound on Ridgedale Street suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused contusions and bruises. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was absent despite impact to the bike's front center.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling northbound on Ridgedale Street at 14:37. The bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated level 3, and the victim remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the bike's center front end, with no reported damage to the vehicle involved. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash involved an unspecified second vehicle impacting the bike's left front quarter panel. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The crash involved a vehicle but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 179 St and 90 Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle, a VOLK car registered in Massachusetts. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the driver’s actions or vehicle movement before the crash was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered a neck injury after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at midnight. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2009 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west on Merrick Blvd struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was unlicensed and aggressive driving contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle operated by an unlicensed male driver traveling westbound on Merrick Blvd collided with a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining a severity level 3 injury. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel, which also sustained damage. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. Driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and operating without a valid license, were primary causes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 104 Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2019 Alfa SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after an e-scooter collided with her on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The scooter, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. Driver errors included improper passing or lane usage, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter operated by a female driver traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 56-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Additionally, the pedestrian's confusion or error is noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the scooter had two occupants. No helmet or safety equipment is mentioned. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane use and passing maneuvers by e-scooter drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian. The victim suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 143 Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered bruises and an arm injury after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Quencer Road in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Quencer Road in Queens at 12:09 PM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on type, driver, or pre-crash actions. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver fault or systemic cause in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight ahead created the conditions for this injury-causing crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on 105 Ave in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 105 Ave in Queens at 13:20. A licensed male driver in an SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision’s nature indicates a failure to avoid impact while both parties proceeded straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver’s actions resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on 177th Street collided with a 23-year-old female bicyclist. The impact on the bus’s right side doors injured the cyclist’s hip and upper leg. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle were both traveling east on 177th Street in Queens when the collision occurred at 15:15. The bus struck the bicyclist on its right side doors, impacting the cyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old female, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment. The bus driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing with the signal on 165th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2025 sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal as the critical error leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped on Liberty Avenue in Queens, injuring the sedan driver. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s front end, causing neck injury and shock to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 16:40. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male, suffered a neck injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 116 Ave in Queens, injuring five occupants. Drivers and passengers suffered bruises and abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. All victims were conscious and restrained, avoiding ejection despite injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on 116 Ave in Queens involving two SUVs traveling east and south. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. Five occupants were injured: a 27-year-old male driver with head contusions, a 17-year-old front passenger with abrasions, a 40-year-old right rear passenger with abrasions, a 12-year-old left rear passenger with abrasions, and a 61-year-old female driver with neck contusions. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end and right side doors. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield, as the cause of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15