Broken Bones, Broken Promises: Kids Bleed While City Stalls

A pick-up truck parked on 45 Street struck a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 45 Street in Queens at 18:10. A northbound bicyclist collided with a parked pick-up truck, impacting the truck’s left side doors. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly identifies the truck driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. No other contributing factors were specified. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving yielding in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman suffered back injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn in Queens. The impact occurred at an intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper impacted her. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' is noted, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Toyota sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions were listed beyond the crossing signal usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan and northbound garbage truck collided on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage as a key factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-left bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:05 AM on Steinway Street in Queens. The collision involved a southbound sedan and a northbound garbage truck. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane handling. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, showing the point of impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan driver's improper lane usage leading to the collision with the garbage truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with pedestrian confusion cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 4:18 AM on Steinway Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating pedestrian confusion played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The report does not mention any driver license or vehicle details. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s crossing behavior as noted in the report, without assigning blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Pickup truck smashed into a sedan’s side on 28th Avenue. Airbag burst. Harness pressed tight. A 29-year-old woman, belted and still, died in her seat. Alcohol played its part. Metal and blood pooled in Queens before dawn.

A pickup truck struck the side of a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue near 47th Street in Queens, killing a 29-year-old front passenger. According to the police report, the woman was belted and seated upright when the impact tore open the airbag and left her bleeding out in her seat. The crash occurred at 4:09 a.m. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The pickup was traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was also moving westbound. The police narrative states: 'A pickup struck a westbound sedan’s side. The front passenger, 29, belted and still, bled out in her seat. Airbag torn open. Harness tight across her chest. Alcohol was involved.' No evidence in the report suggests any contributing behavior on the part of the victim. The focus remains on the lethal combination of driver action and alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a Ford pick-up truck backed unsafely on Steinway Street in Queens. The truck’s right rear bumper struck her outside the roadway. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2009 Ford pick-up truck backing on Steinway Street in Queens at 5:30 p.m. The truck, traveling north, was backing when it struck the pedestrian with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The collision caused damage to the truck’s right rear bumper. The pedestrian remained conscious but sustained injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 34 Avenue and 44 Street in Queens at 17:15. She was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving are documented in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s injuries and the location of the collision, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped SUV on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles traveled north at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Dodge sedan traveling north on Steinway Street rear-ended a stopped 2017 Ford SUV. The sedan’s 24-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and experiencing shock. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck from behind. The sedan’s front bumper hit the SUV’s rear center. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was injured while getting on a vehicle on 42 Street in Queens. The SUV driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on 42 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was noted as 'No Damage.' The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on 53 Place in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, including a concussion. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck a southbound sedan on 53 Place in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Cell Phone (hands-free)' as contributing factors. The sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The driver errors noted include disregarding traffic control devices. No other contributing factors related to the victim were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck two parked SUVs on 43rd Street in Queens. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 43rd Street collided with two parked SUVs. The sedan impacted the left side doors of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both parked SUVs were unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674514, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck an eastbound e-scooter in Queens. The 18-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on 31 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, an 18-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. No ejection occurred. The collision involved three occupants in the sedan and one in the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man crossing Steinway Street was struck by a backing SUV. The impact hit his knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver failed to back safely. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV backed unsafely on Steinway Street in Queens. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center back end while he was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling north and backing at the time of impact. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not at an intersection during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673189, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision with an SUV at 44 Street and 30 Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling west struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2018 sedan traveling south at the intersection of 44 Street and 30 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 49-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A parked taxi nearby also sustained damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670157, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was hit by a GMC sedan making a left turn on 51 Street. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash happened away from an intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 51 Street outside an intersection. The GMC sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, and the vehicle sustained no visible damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670746, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Broadway in Queens. The 16-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Queens involving a sedan and an e-scooter traveling eastbound. The e-scooter carried two occupants, including a 16-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the center back end of the e-scooter with its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage. The passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. The incident highlights driver error without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15