Broken Bones, Broken Promises: Kids Bleed While City Stalls

Two sedans collided at 30 Ave and 38 St. Alcohol played a role. A passenger suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal struck metal. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 30 Ave and 38 St in Queens. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One passenger, a 42-year-old man, was injured in the arm and experienced shock. The crash involved a parked Nissan and an Audi making a right turn. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other driver errors are specified. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one person hurt and exposed the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit an eight-year-old girl on 31st Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a leg injury. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane use. The driver and two passengers were unhurt. The street saw danger. The system failed her.

An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Nissan SUV on 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the SUV, traveling east, hit her with its right front bumper. The girl sustained abrasions and a leg injury but remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver, a 53-year-old woman, and two other occupants were not injured. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by children and other vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on 38th Street. A sedan turns, striking a pedestrian and a cyclist at Broadway. Both men, 28, stay conscious but limp from bruises to their legs. Sirens echo. The car shows no damage. The street smells of rubber and fear.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at 38th Street and Broadway in Queens struck a 28-year-old pedestrian and a 28-year-old cyclist. Both victims suffered contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s center front end made contact, while the cyclist’s bike was hit at the left front quarter panel. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians and cyclists at intersections when drivers fail to execute turns safely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup struck a man on an e-scooter at 42nd Street and 30th Avenue. He flew. His head bled. He stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The man’s skull told another story. A baby watched.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck traveling south on 42nd Street collided with a 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound at 30th Avenue. The report states the man was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe head injury with bleeding, though he remained conscious. The narrative describes the impact: 'He flew. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. Forty-two years old. A baby watched.' The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck showed no damage, but the man’s injuries were grave. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, only noting the absence of a helmet after describing the driver’s inattention. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck two vehicles stopped in traffic on Steinway Street, Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, causing bodily injuries and shock. Driver error of turning improperly triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 10:00 AM. A 2024 Jeep sedan was making a right turn when it collided with two vehicles—a 2014 Acura sedan and a 2016 Hyundai SUV—both stopped in traffic heading south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning sedan against the left rear quarter panel of the Acura and the left front bumper of the Hyundai. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with complaint of pain and nausea and was in shock. The front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, also sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck driver struck a flatbed truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused right front bumper damage to the box truck. The driver suffered an eye abrasion and was conscious after the crash, which police attribute to following too closely and driver distraction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2018 box truck and a 2014 flatbed truck, both traveling westbound. The box truck driver, a 38-year-old male, was injured with an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The box truck sustained damage to its right front bumper at the center front end, while the flatbed truck showed no damage. The report cites driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed in New Jersey and was driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her while she crossed Steinway Street outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Steinway Street made a right turn and struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle, a 2016 Dodge sedan, showed no damage at the center front end impact point. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing outside a designated signal or crosswalk area. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers near pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on 31 Ave in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash that left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 AM on 31 Ave in Queens when a sedan was making a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported on the sedan, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799134, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 94-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn on Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by the vehicle’s right front bumper, sustaining fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Broadway near 48th Street in Queens. The driver of a 2023 SUV, licensed in New York, was making a right turn westbound when the vehicle struck a 94-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim’s crossing with the signal is noted but does not mitigate the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan starting from parking struck a moped traveling east on 45th Street in Queens. The moped driver, partially ejected and injured in the lower leg, suffered shock and pain. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the moped’s right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 45th Street in Queens. A sedan, traveling north and starting from parking, collided with a moped going straight east. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end against the moped’s right side doors. The moped driver, a 38-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged, indicating the force and location of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Astoria Boulevard around 2 p.m. Both drivers sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow and face. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance, causing significant vehicle damage and passenger harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Astoria Boulevard involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north. The driver of a 2015 Jeep was going straight ahead, while the driver of a 2020 Kia was passing. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Kia. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance between vehicles. Two occupants were injured: the male Jeep driver suffered abrasions to his elbow, and a female passenger in the Jeep sustained abrasions to her face. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The collision caused notable damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on 31 Ave in Queens. The front passenger of the moving vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling east on 31 Ave collided with a parked 2024 SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The crash occurred at 6:37 AM in Queens, zip code 11377. The moving vehicle had two occupants; the front passenger, a 46-year-old female, was injured with an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing 41st Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, at 19:05 in Queens on 41st Street near 25th Avenue, a sedan traveling north went straight ahead and struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was conscious but injured with contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Additionally, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal and was using a hand-held cell phone at the time, though these were noted after the driver error. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver negligence in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.

A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 31-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after an SUV traveling south hit her on Steinway Street. The impact struck her left side as she was in the roadway. Aggressive driving was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Steinway Street in Queens at 9:40 PM. The pedestrian was struck on the left side doors of a 2021 Honda SUV traveling south while going straight ahead. The pedestrian was located in the roadway but not at an intersection. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver conduct on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on 30 Ave in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 30 Ave and Steinway St in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling northeast when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault in the incident. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with the pedestrian experiencing shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a U-turn struck a box truck traveling straight on Steinway Street in Queens. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and entire body. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers in busy traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 1:00 PM. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a box truck traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the truck's center front end. The sedan driver and front passenger were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the hip and entire body. The driver was wearing a lap belt and conscious. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting her at an intersection in Queens. She suffered upper arm injuries and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on Steinway Street in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2012 SUV making a left turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775171, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway West in Queens. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper hitting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The truck driver was licensed in New York and was also traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Queens' 49th Street, striking left rear and right front bumpers. The 68-year-old driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite other vehicular factors and possible alcohol involvement in the crash that left one injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on Queens' 49th Street involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver was passing while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The 68-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and impaired operation. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14