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

At 113th Avenue and 204th Street, a sedan plowed into a moped head-on. The rider, helmeted and conscious, was hurled and bled from wounds across his body. Police cite traffic control disregard. Steel met flesh. System failed.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a moped head-on at the corner of 113th Avenue and 204th Street in Queens at 1:10 p.m. The moped rider, a 49-year-old man, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report states the rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Police explicitly cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver ignored a traffic signal or sign. The sedan's impact was centered on the moped's front end. The report makes no mention of any error or infraction by the moped rider. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning BMW sedan struck a westbound carry-all on Linden Blvd in Queens. The BMW driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes, exposing critical risks in urban traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Linden Blvd in Queens involving two vehicles: a northbound BMW sedan making a left turn and a westbound carry-all traveling straight. The BMW driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, sustained head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the BMW and the left front bumper of the carry-all. The BMW driver’s failure to yield while executing the left turn directly caused the crash, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and right-of-way violations in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 162 Street in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue around 9:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan. The incident highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, two sedans collided head-on near Bedell Street. Three occupants suffered injuries, including knee and leg wounds. Police cite driver inexperience, inattention, and improper lane usage as causes. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:37 AM near 134-67 Bedell Street in Queens. Two sedans traveling east and west collided, both vehicles sustaining center front end damage. The drivers, a 47-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, along with a 34-year-old female passenger, were all injured. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience,' 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. None of the occupants were ejected, and all were restrained with lap belts. The injured suffered bodily harm ranging from unknown injuries to knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and systemic risks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle on 122 Ave late at night. Two rear passengers suffered upper arm and head injuries, both in shock. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles' side doors.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling north on 122 Ave collided with the right side doors of another vehicle. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors. Two female rear passengers, aged 24 and 26, were injured in the crash, suffering upper arm and head injuries respectively, both classified as injury severity 3 and experiencing shock. Both passengers were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing driver errors or other factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Liberty Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Toyota taxi, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the taxi's left turn maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A U-Haul van traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck the rear of a sedan also heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 7:30 pm. A U-Haul van and a sedan were both traveling east when the van struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg fractures. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Farmers Blvd in Queens. A 2019 Nissan sedan was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a northbound 2023 Ducati motorcycle. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida; the motorcyclist was licensed in Pennsylvania.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver showed inexperience, while the pedestrian was confused, contributing to the collision. The boy was left in shock with visible injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 120 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Sutphin Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Jeep sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the police report emphasizes driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion as primary causes. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided head-to-rear late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway at 22:33 when a collision occurred. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No other factors such as victim behavior or environmental conditions were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Farmers Blvd near 111 Ave in Queens at 1:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Honda sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially to elderly pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck driver distracted by inattention made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM a pick-up truck traveling northwest on Montauk Street made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793220, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Queens’ 109 Avenue. Both drivers and passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a left turn and passing maneuver. Driver inattention and distraction caused the impact, leaving multiple occupants injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens. A 2016 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a 2021 taxi that was passing. Both drivers, a 58-year-old female in the SUV and a 53-year-old male in the taxi, were injured and in shock. The taxi carried two passengers, ages 47 and 9, both injured and also in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the taxi sustained damage to its left side doors and left front quarter panel. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The collision reflects systemic danger from distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 146 Street and Jamaica Avenue. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The contributing factors listed in the report emphasize driver error: failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck rear-ended an SUV on Linden Blvd in Queens. The SUV passenger, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV, injuring the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd in Queens at 2:00 PM. A pick-up truck traveling east struck the center back end of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The driver of the pick-up truck was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The SUV had two occupants; a 43-year-old female passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. The collision resulted from the pick-up truck driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan collided on Baisley Blvd in Queens late at night. A 23-year-old female passenger suffered facial contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash, highlighting systemic danger on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a 2025 Tesla taxi traveling east and a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained facial contusions and was in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791506, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a tanker traveling straight north on 97 Ave. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on 97 Ave involving a 2011 Chevrolet sedan and a 2021 Mack tanker truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn when it collided with the tanker’s left front bumper, impacting the sedan’s right rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The tanker driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and bruising at a Belt Parkway intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway. Two sedans traveling west collided, involving left front and rear bumper impacts. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Belt Parkway. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions and upper arm injuries. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound, with impact points on the left front bumper of one vehicle and the rear bumpers of the others. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The pedestrian's location and actions were recorded, but no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. The collision resulted in injuries to the pedestrian but does not specify driver violations or errors beyond the collision details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on Merrick Blvd. The e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:57 AM on Merrick Blvd, a station wagon/SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a left turn intersected with the e-scooter's path, resulting in impact at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter driver, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed collision on Belt Parkway injured five occupants. Drivers disregarded traffic controls and showed inexperience. Vehicles collided front and rear, causing shock and bodily injuries. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and systemic risks on this highway.

According to the police report, the crash on Belt Parkway at 19:52 involved multiple vehicles including sedans and convertibles. Five occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 9 to 56, all experiencing shock and bodily injuries ranging from face to entire body. Driver errors cited include unsafe speed and driver inexperience, with several drivers disregarding traffic controls. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as primary contributing factors, along with 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for some drivers. Vehicles were damaged at front and rear ends, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. All occupants were restrained with lap belts or other safety equipment, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver mistakes and systemic dangers on Belt Parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15