Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

Three vehicles crashed on Hazen Street in Queens. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited drivers for following too closely. Metal bent, glass broke, and shock followed. The street saw another day of danger for those inside the cars.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on Hazen Street near 19th Avenue in Queens. One woman, age 48, was injured in the crash, suffering a shoulder and upper arm injury. Five others were involved but not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and SUVs traveling straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact left one vehicle with right side door damage and another with front end damage. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in this Queens collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans tangled on Grand Central Parkway. Metal slammed metal. Three people hurt. Neck and shoulder pain. Police blamed unsafe lane changing. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Three occupants suffered injuries: a 50-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, both passengers, reported neck injuries and whiplash; a 37-year-old male driver suffered pain in his shoulder and upper arm. All wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, but the systemic risk remains.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air cut by headlights on 21st Street. A sedan turns left, metal meeting flesh at the intersection with Hoyt Avenue North. A 28-year-old man, crossing with the signal, is struck and left bruised, arm throbbing under city lights.

A 28-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the intersection of 21st Street and Hoyt Avenue North. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' and suffered a contusion to his arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, showed no vehicle damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver’s actions, specifically failing to yield, directly led to the collision and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped crashes into the back of a taxi near Astoria Boulevard. The rider flies off, scraping his shoulder on the rough street. The taxi slows, metal crunches, and a child rides inside. Sirens echo through the fading light.

According to the police report, a moped collided with the rear of a taxi on 49th Street near Astoria Boulevard. The moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his shoulder. The taxi, carrying at least one child, sustained damage to its rear. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time, as noted in the report. No further details on the condition of the taxi occupants were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis collided on Queens' 79th Street. The driver of one taxi suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles struck front and rear, leaving one driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at 79th Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Queens at 12:52 PM. The driver of one taxi, a 52-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with one taxi striking the center front end of the other, which was hit on its left rear bumper. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, emphasizing systemic risks in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old man crossed Ditmars Boulevard before dawn. An eastbound Toyota SUV hit him with its left front bumper. Blood pooled from his head. The street was empty. He remained conscious, wounded and alone in the early morning dark.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old pedestrian was crossing Ditmars Boulevard near 35th Street in Queens when a 2013 Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The crash occurred before dawn, on an empty street. The report states the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but was conscious at the scene. The police narrative notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing with no signal or crosswalk present. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and pedestrian, providing no further detail on driver actions. The impact location and vehicle trajectory underscore the danger faced by pedestrians on wide, empty streets, especially when driver errors are left unaddressed or unreported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old unlicensed rider sped west on Grand Central Parkway. He passed a taxi, struck its front, and was thrown from his bike. The motorcycle shattered. He died on the asphalt. The taxi stopped. The road bore the mark.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Grand Central Parkway attempted to pass a taxi at high speed. The report states he was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the taxi's right front quarter panel, causing the rider to be ejected and thrown onto the roadway. The motorcycle was demolished. The taxi, operated by a licensed driver, stopped after the collision. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The rider died at the scene, suffering injuries to his entire body. The report does not cite any contributing victim behavior beyond helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operate powerful vehicles on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred at 6:35 AM.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM in Queens near 20-55 42 Street. A 2006 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver showed no vehicle damage, highlighting the impact's severity on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 19 Ave and Hazen St in Queens at 17:47. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2023 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily absorbed by the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Both sedan occupants suffered head and back injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash involved driver distraction and an oversized vehicle, highlighting systemic risks on this highway.

According to the police report, at 12:25 a.m., a tractor truck diesel traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, and his 20-year-old male front passenger both sustained injuries to the head and back, respectively, and were in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report cites 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured occupants and lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a factor related to the truck. The collision underscores driver distraction and the dangers posed by large vehicles on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A rear-end collision on 28th Street in Queens injured a 28-year-old female passenger. The crash involved two westbound vehicles. The passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary driver error causing the impact.

According to the police report, two vehicles traveling westbound on 28th Street in Queens collided when the driver of a sedan failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended a station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 28-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of the SUV sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe following distances on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780332, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old man suffered a concussion and full-body injuries after a convertible struck him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian crossing without signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:38 on 79th Street near 21st Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when he was struck by a northbound 2013 Mazda convertible making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound e-bike on 29th Street in Queens. The 63-year-old bicyclist suffered injuries and shock. According to the police report, pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting hazardous interactions at this intersection.

At 12:37 PM on 29th Street near 23 Avenue in Queens, a BMW sedan traveling south struck an eastbound e-bike. The impact occurred at the sedan's right rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end, according to the police report. The 63-year-old male bicyclist was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the dangers posed by unclear road interactions between motor vehicles and e-bikes in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Just after midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a speeding sedan slammed into the rear of an SUV. The impact crushed metal and left a 19-year-old passenger bleeding from a severe head wound, conscious but seriously injured in the back seat.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed collided with the left rear bumper of a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway shortly after midnight. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's rear, crushing metal and causing significant damage. Inside the SUV, a 19-year-old male passenger suffered severe head lacerations; he remained conscious but was bleeding heavily. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations but was not ejected and had safety equipment deployed. No victim behaviors or safety equipment issues were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of excessive speed and inexperience behind the wheel on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a pick-up truck on Hoyt Ave N. The bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:00 PM on Hoyt Ave N involving a pick-up truck traveling east and a northbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was going straight ahead and impacted the bicyclist with the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage and the bicyclist's confusion but does not attribute fault to the victim. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use and the vulnerability of bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north rear-ended another sedan at 21st Street in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21st Street in Queens collided when the trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle from behind. The driver of the rear sedan, a 68-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and became unconscious. Police identified "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance and speed as the cause of the collision, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The collision caused partial ejection and bruising to the cyclist’s arm. The SUV struck the bike head-on while traveling east on 47th Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:17 on 47th Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. A station wagon/SUV traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist making a left turn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The SUV’s center front end impacted the bike’s center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Ditmars Blvd in Queens. The truck driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error and resulting harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ditmars Blvd in Queens at 4:00 AM. A pick-up truck traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the left rear bumper of the sedan. The truck driver, a 39-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The police report explicitly identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and resulted in injury to the truck driver, underscoring the dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk on Shore Boulevard was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:44 AM in Queens, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Shore Boulevard at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian, demonstrating critical errors leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766519, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue struck him while he played in the roadway. The child was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers for children near traffic outside intersections.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage consistent with the collision. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report does not list specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway away from an intersection indicates exposure to moving traffic. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the risks posed by vehicles traveling straight ahead in areas where children may unexpectedly enter the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14