Broken Bones, Broken Promises: Kids Bleed While City Stalls

A cyclist’s front wheel slams into a 17-year-old crossing 31st Avenue. Her knee splits open. Blood stains the street. She lies conscious, torn and bleeding in the evening light. The crash leaves pain and silence in its wake.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on 31st Avenue near 51st Street struck a 17-year-old girl as she crossed the roadway. The report details that the bike’s front wheel impacted her leg, causing severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg. The victim remained conscious but was left bleeding on the asphalt. Police cite 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report explicitly lists driver inattention and obstructed view as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets when drivers—regardless of vehicle type—fail to maintain awareness and visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Three occupants in the truck suffered injuries including whiplash and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:54 on Astoria Boulevard in Queens involving a 2023 pick-up truck and a 2023 sedan. The pick-up truck was traveling south and the sedan east, both going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The truck carried three occupants: a 35-year-old male driver who suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body, a 31-year-old female front passenger with abrasions on her elbow and lower arm, and a 29-year-old female rear passenger with a head abrasion. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses; airbags deployed for the passengers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe lower leg injuries after a collision with a parked vehicle in Queens. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, striking the left side doors of the vehicle and causing fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 near 25-82 Steinway Street in Queens. A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after colliding with a parked 2020 Acura SUV. The vehicle sustained damage to its left side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error that led to the collision. The bicyclist suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The vehicle was stationary before impact, highlighting systemic dangers posed by parked vehicles and right-of-way violations in the area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling east struck a stationary SUV in Queens. The collision ejected a 16-year-old female passenger, causing whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite the moped driver’s failure to yield and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east collided with a station wagon/SUV that was starting from parking on 38-12 Broadway in Queens. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end against the SUV’s left front bumper. The crash ejected a 16-year-old female occupant from the moped, who suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed by the moped driver. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east as well. The collision highlights driver errors by the moped operator, including unsafe speed and failure to yield, which directly led to serious injury of the vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 36-year-old man suffered facial abrasions while crossing 31 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured despite crossing with the signal. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Driver errors were not reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 31 Avenue and 51 Street in Queens at 19:14. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and sustained abrasions to the face, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle, but the report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally and the absence of documented driver fault in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A six-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her while she played in the roadway. The vehicle, traveling north on 45 Street, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The child was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mercedes SUV was traveling north on 45 Street in Queens around 4:30 p.m. when it struck a six-year-old female pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The incident highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians in roadway areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a parked vehicle’s rear and collided side-on with a sedan on Queens’ 34 Avenue. Three men inside the SUV suffered bruises and pelvic injuries. The crash unfolded at 1:55 a.m., spotlighting traffic control disregard and alcohol involvement.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens’ 34 Avenue at 1:55 a.m. A 2012 Honda SUV, driven by a 31-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling south when it disregarded traffic control and struck the right side doors of a sedan going straight east. The SUV also collided with the center back end of a parked 2020 Subaru SUV. The SUV carried three male occupants, all aged 31, who sustained contusions and pelvic injuries. The driver and one front passenger were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver and notes 'Alcohol Involvement' for two occupants. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the SUV and the front end of the sedan. The crash highlights driver error—specifically failure to obey traffic controls—and the presence of alcohol as systemic dangers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after an e-scooter collided with her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The scooter, traveling northeast, struck her center front, causing shock and injury. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Queens at 43rd Street around 16:33. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when an e-scooter traveling northeast struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was in shock. The e-scooter driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the dangers posed by e-scooters to pedestrians crossing outside signal control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle making a left turn struck a sedan entering a parked position on 35 Avenue in Queens. The female motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12:49 PM on 35 Avenue in Queens, a 34-year-old female motorcyclist was making a left turn when her motorcycle collided with a sedan entering a parked position. The motorcycle's left front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling south. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed management and vehicle maneuvering in a complex urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 41-year-old woman suffered a fractured, dislocated injury to her entire body after being struck by an SUV traveling north on Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but severely hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Steinway Street and Broadway in Queens around 2:20 AM. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her entire body and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling north on Steinway Street. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any pedestrian actions contributing to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection when struck. No information on driver license status or vehicle damage was provided. The focus remains on the severe injuries sustained by the pedestrian following impact with the northbound SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck a 20-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight on 42 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 42 Street in Queens around 1 p.m. A sedan traveling west was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's error. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained serious injuries. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A late-night collision on 49 Street in Queens injured a 32-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing contusions and arm injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 a.m. on 49 Street near 25 Avenue in Queens. A 2023 Ford SUV traveling west collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes. The driver of the sedan was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors related to disregarding traffic controls and other vehicular factors, without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding in a Queens collision involving two sedans. The crash occurred near 50-34 Broadway. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Air bag deployment mitigated injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 50-34 Broadway at 1:04 a.m. Two sedans were involved, with one driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustaining head injuries and minor bleeding. The injured driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver had an air bag deployed, which likely reduced injury severity. Vehicle damage included impact to the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the involved sedans. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens crash on Broadway injured a 33-year-old female driver. Two eastbound vehicles collided when a sedan started from parking and an SUV went straight. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change caused a violent impact, leaving the sedan driver with neck whiplash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Broadway in Queens at 8:10 PM. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, starting from parking, collided with a 2020 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was going straight ahead but executed an unsafe lane change, striking the sedan’s left front quarter panel with the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the SUV driver’s error. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped traveling north collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The 22-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. Improper lane usage was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Steinway Street in Queens. A moped traveling straight ahead northbound struck the left side doors of a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision caused damage to its left side doors. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the moped operator's part. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time, with no injuries reported. The moped sustained no damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a 37-year-old male e-bike rider on Broadway in Queens. The cyclist suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision’s impact on the bike’s front end.

At 1:30 PM on Queens Broadway, a collision occurred between a sedan and an e-bike, injuring a 37-year-old male cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was parked before the crash and struck the e-bike on its left side doors, impacting the bike’s center front end. The cyclist, who wore a helmet, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, traveling eastbound, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 24-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness after his sedan rear-ended another vehicle on 42 Street in Queens. The crash occurred in stopped traffic. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 42 Street in Queens at 8:15 PM. A 24-year-old male driver in a 2023 Chevrolet sedan was stopped in traffic when he rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of inadequate vehicle spacing in traffic, resulting in serious injury to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nissan sedan tore into a parked box truck on 28th Avenue. The driver, 57, was left semiconscious, bleeding from the head. The truck stood still. Speed did not. Metal crumpled. Blood pooled. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a Nissan sedan traveling east on 28th Avenue near 44-10 collided with the rear of a parked box truck. The driver, a 57-year-old man, was held by his seatbelt but suffered severe head lacerations and was found semiconscious. The report states the box truck was stationary at the time of impact. 'Unsafe Speed' is listed as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The sedan's center front end struck the truck's back, crumpling metal and leaving the driver injured. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed male e-scooter driver sustained knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Hobart Street in Queens. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. The vehicle suffered front-end damage. Police cite unspecified contributing factors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Hobart Street, Queens, at 12:06 a.m. The driver, who was unlicensed, was operating the e-scooter eastbound and collided with an unspecified object or vehicle, resulting in center front-end damage to the e-scooter. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors but does not assign fault to the injured driver or any other party. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The data highlights driver error related to operating without a license as a key factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the rear of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, at 8:30 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north rear-ended a box truck also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, which sustained damage, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old female with a permit license, was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical driver error leading to the collision. The front passenger, a 22-year-old male, and the driver both sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior, focusing solely on the driver’s failure to maintain a safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14