Sidewalks Aren’t Safe—Blood on Astoria Streets, Silence from City Hall

A Ford SUV hit a 68-year-old woman at the intersection of 33rd Street and Broadway. She suffered a head injury. The crash left her bruised and conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy over Queens.

A Ford SUV traveling north on 33rd Street struck a 68-year-old woman at the intersection with Broadway in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are noted in the data. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at busy intersections, especially after dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on 28th Avenue. An SUV passed too close. The cyclist took the hit. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police blamed driver inattention and crowding. The street stayed quiet. The pain lingered.

A 49-year-old man riding a bike westbound on 28th Avenue in Queens was injured when a station wagon/SUV passed too closely. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious. The SUV was parked before the crash, and the cyclist struck its left rear bumper. The police report notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to give cyclists space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a man crossing 23rd Street at 30th Avenue. The pedestrian, age 37, suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street stayed open. The driver and another occupant were not hurt.

A 37-year-old man was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing 23rd Street at 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, a 2024 Chevrolet SUV, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported conscious at the scene. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. The SUV showed no reported damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched as a sedan merged into an SUV on Astoria Blvd S in Queens. Two men, one driving and one riding up front, suffered neck injuries. Sirens echoed as they sat conscious, shaken, and hurting, waiting for help in the afternoon light.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Astoria Blvd S near 34th Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the sedan, merging, struck the left side doors of the SUV. Two men in the sedan—a 24-year-old driver and a 39-year-old front passenger—were injured, both sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident highlights the persistent danger posed by driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 35 Ave in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s right side doors and the sedan’s left side doors. The crash was caused by the sedan driver’s failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 35 Ave in Queens at 3:38 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the right side doors by a parked 2023 Nissan sedan that also faced east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the driver’s error in yielding created the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious after the impact and complained of internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan parked on Astoria Boulevard was struck in the rear by a fire department truck making a right turn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 in Queens on Astoria Boulevard near 27th Street. A 2014 sedan, parked facing west, was hit in the right rear bumper by a fire department truck making a right turn traveling south. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data highlights the danger posed by emergency vehicle maneuvers intersecting with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old man was injured when a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on 28 Rd in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. Impact to the right front bumper caused contusions to his hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 28 Rd in Queens struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian at approximately 5:30 AM. The driver was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The victim sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating a 1997 Nissan sedan. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck driver distracted and following too closely rear-ended a sedan making a right turn on 34th Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the truck and rear bumper damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 on 34th Street near Astoria Boulevard South in Queens. A pickup truck traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a sedan also traveling east but making a right turn. The pickup truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured and reported complaints of pain or nausea and was in shock. The report notes the sedan was impacted on its left rear bumper, while the truck sustained center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and tailgating in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver slammed into a stopped pick-up truck on 30 Ave in Queens. The impact involved multiple SUVs and left the driver in shock with unspecified injuries. The collision exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Ave in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2019 Dodge SUV was traveling westbound when he rear-ended a stopped 2023 Ford pick-up truck. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the front end of the Dodge SUV and the back end of the pick-up truck. Another parked 2018 Toyota SUV was also struck on its left front bumper. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 52-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and suffered unspecified injuries and shock but was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as primary causes, without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two eastbound vehicles collided on 34th Street in Queens. The sedan struck the SUV on the right side doors, injuring the female sedan driver with back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 8:11 AM on 34th Street in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2025 Acura sedan and a 2004 GMC SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's female driver, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's point of impact and the cited driver errors highlight systemic risks related to driver skill and focus, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered chest injuries after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 28 Ave and 35 St in Queens at 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver, licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned as a cause. This crash highlights driver reaction errors in complex traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a collision on Broadway in Queens. The crash involved traffic control disregard and failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report. The bicyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:25 on Broadway in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved impact to the right side doors of the bicycle. Driver errors related to traffic control violations and failure to yield created the conditions for this crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal in Queens. The driver’s aggressive driving contributed to the collision, causing bruising and trauma to the pedestrian’s head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 in Queens near 31-11 30 Avenue. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2022 Honda sedan traveling west struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and remained conscious after the impact. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors linked to the vehicle driver. The sedan was previously parked before the collision and had damage to its left side doors. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors from the victim. The driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver behavior in pedestrian-involved collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike and sedan collided head-on on Steinway Street in Queens. The motorbike driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The motorbike sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Steinway Street in Queens. The collision involved a motorbike traveling south and a sedan traveling north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorbike driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage reported to the sedan. The motorbike sustained center front end damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck the back of a sedan traveling east on 28 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, at 17:06 on 28 Avenue in Queens, a taxi rear-ended a sedan. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and moving straight ahead before the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on 31st Street struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:11 in Queens, a 2022 Mazda sedan traveling east on 31st Street collided with a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing behavior. The crash highlights systemic danger from driver inattention and failure to yield to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old man crossing with the signal on 34th Street in Queens was struck and injured. The driver, traveling southbound, disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:24 on 34th Street near 30th Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with no occupants other than the driver. This crash highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and yield to pedestrians as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Astoria Blvd with the signal. She suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The crash occurred at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at controlled crossings.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Astoria Blvd and 21st Street in Queens at 3:35 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver actions, nor does it list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 30-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 31 Avenue.

According to the police report, at 6:49 AM in Queens, a 2024 Genesis SUV was making a left turn southwestbound on Crescent Street near 31 Avenue when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge pickup hit a 36-year-old woman riding her bike on 34th Avenue near 37th Street. Her body was thrown. The bike was crushed. A parked BMW was scarred. She wore a helmet. She died there, under the streetlights.

According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck traveling straight struck a 36-year-old woman riding a bicycle on 34th Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The report states, 'Her body was thrown. The bike lay crushed. A parked BMW scarred.' The collision resulted in the cyclist's death at the scene. The report notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet. The parked BMW sustained damage to its left front bumper. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and the lethal force of the pickup truck, which was moving straight ahead when it struck the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14