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

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, at 7:09 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a taxi collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling westbound. The impact injured a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW sedan collided with an e-scooter traveling north on 108 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury and was rendered unconscious. The sedan driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Avenue near Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens at 14:15. A sedan traveling west struck the left front bumper of an e-scooter heading north. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan’s left side doors and rear quarter panel were damaged, indicating impact on the vehicle’s left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but suffered significant injury. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic signals as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 45-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed unsafely into her at a Queens intersection. The driver caused the collision by reversing without caution, striking the pedestrian who was in the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 9:03 p.m. A 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Nissan sedan backed unsafely, striking her at an intersection. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without proper caution in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi traveling south on Sutphin Blvd struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact injured her hip and upper leg, leaving bruises. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling southbound on Sutphin Blvd near Archer Ave when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 23-year-old female bicyclist in Queens at 7 p.m. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged while the bike showed no damage. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 7 p.m. in Queens near 107-45 165 Street, a 2018 Hyundai sedan collided with a female bicyclist traveling north. The sedan was initially parked and impacted the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing facial abrasions. The bicyclist, age 23, was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion played a role in the crash dynamics. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Queens’ 93 Avenue late at night. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from bruises to full-body pain. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on 93 Avenue in Queens involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers and quarter panels. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 56-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. A 55-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified, and no victim behaviors were noted as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Rockaway Blvd and 142 St. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Impact occurred as one vehicle went straight north and the other made a left turn. Both cars damaged on left bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:00 on Rockaway Blvd near 142 St. Two sedans were involved: a 2016 BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a 2012 Nissan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Nissan. One driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers, indicating a side-impact collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A speeding SUV struck a sedan’s left side on 111 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger and the pedestrian at the intersection suffered neck and back injuries. The sedan driver also sustained head trauma. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 111 Ave near Sutphin Blvd in Queens. A 2019 Lincoln SUV traveling east collided with a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old female, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding while wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 32-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection, not in the roadway, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian’s injuries were not linked to any contributing factors. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and failure to yield—as central to the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan barreled west on North Conduit Avenue. Light failed. A woman, crossing at 150th Street, was struck head-on. She died there, crushed and alone. The street swallowed her in the dark, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a woman was killed near 150th Street and North Conduit Avenue in Queens just after dawn. The report states that a westbound sedan struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. The contributing factor listed is 'Other Lighting Defects,' highlighting poor lighting conditions at the scene. The report notes the sedan was traveling straight ahead and the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene with crush injuries. The police report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this is mentioned after the lighting defect cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of inadequate street lighting and vehicle movement through dark intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on 178 Street near 93 Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi made a left turn and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s left front bumper hit the victim, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on Archer Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection near 160th Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A taxi making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite traffic control disregard and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 10:54 a.m. A taxi, traveling east and making a right turn, struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 49-year-old male, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors, highlighting driver errors on the part of the taxi operator. The taxi's impact point was the right front bumper, indicating a failure to yield or properly observe traffic controls during the turn. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the sedan driver. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and improper lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with the vehicle’s right front bumper hitting the pedestrian off intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact point was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors such as crossing signals or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact was at the center rear and front ends. No ejections or fatalities reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The first vehicle was struck at the center back end by the second vehicle impacting its center front end. The driver of the second vehicle, a 71-year-old female occupant, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not attribute fault to the victim or cite pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Vehicle damage was noted on the rear end of the first sedan, while the second sedan showed no damage. The collision illustrates risks of rear-end impacts in traffic flow but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn was struck on its left side doors by a bus traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered internal injuries, including back and shoulder trauma. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 9:30 AM. A station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn when it was hit on the left side doors by a bus traveling westbound. The bus impacted the SUV's left side doors, causing damage and injuries. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 17-year-old left rear passenger with back injuries, a 41-year-old front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries, and the 25-year-old male driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bus operator. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling north hit a southbound e-scooter turning left on 155 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:04 on 155 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 47-year-old man, was making a left turn southbound when the sedan traveling north struck him with its right front bumper. The e-scooter sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The e-scooter driver was injured, suffering facial trauma and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the e-scooter making the turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling west on 176th Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered shock and complained of pain. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 2024 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on 176th Street around 11 p.m. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, resulting in injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The pedestrian’s exact location and actions at the time of impact are unknown. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd in Queens. Both drivers traveled westbound. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as cause. No vehicle damage reported. Injured driver remained conscious and restrained by seatbelt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Foch Blvd in Queens collided at 3:30 PM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact, indicating a low-speed collision. The female driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating even at moderate speeds, resulting in injury without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18