Four Dead in Queensbridge—How Many Numbers Before City Hall Wakes Up?

A sedan reversed unsafely on 36th Avenue in Queens. The car struck a cyclist. The cyclist suffered abdominal injuries and shock. Police cite unsafe backing and following too closely. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A crash on 36th Avenue in Queens involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was 'backing unsafely' and 'following too closely' when it struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, but the bike was hit at the center back end. The driver of the sedan was licensed and uninjured. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man stood in the roadway near 35-21 21st Street when an SUV reversed and struck him. The impact left him with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, shaken and in pain, traffic crawling past.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was backing southbound near 35-21 21st Street in Queens when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the driver’s view was impaired during the backing maneuver. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman crossing 39th Avenue at 29th Street felt pain shoot through her upper arm as an SUV’s front bumper hit her. Sirens echoed in the morning air. She stood in shock, traffic swirling around the intersection.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north on 29th Street struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed 39th Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and reported pain and nausea, remaining in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both driver errors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided near 13-03 40th Avenue in Queens. Metal crumpled and a driver, age 20, suffered chest pain and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street stilled, marked by the sharp scent of gasoline and broken glass.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 13-03 40th Avenue in Queens involving two vehicles, including a Nissan and a Honda sedan. A 20-year-old driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data shows the injured person was the driver and was wearing a lap belt. The incident underscores the dangers when drivers back up without proper attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing Crescent Street in Queens was struck by an eastbound e-scooter. She remained conscious, suffering an abrasion to her face. The crash left the scooter undamaged. Sirens and shouts echoed as the scene unfolded near 34th Avenue.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling east on Crescent Street collided with a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the roadway near 34th Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver-specific errors or violations are mentioned in the data. The e-scooter did not sustain any damage. The incident occurred away from an intersection, and no information about helmet use or traffic signals is cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and hit him at an intersection in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 31st Street in Queens made a right turn at 6:44 AM and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage was reported to the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two taxis crashed on 33rd Street in Queens, injuring both drivers. Impact struck right side doors and front ends. Police cite unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls as causes. Both drivers suffered whiplash and bodily injuries, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two taxis collided on 33rd Street near 37th Avenue in Queens at 11:45 p.m. Both drivers were injured but conscious. The first taxi, traveling north, was struck on its right side doors, while the second taxi, traveling west, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and harnesses, preventing ejection. Injuries included whiplash and bodily trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. The collision involved a failure by both drivers to obey traffic controls and maintain safe speeds, resulting in a violent impact between two licensed taxi drivers operating 2022 Toyota vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision involving two parked vehicles. The crash unfolded on 37 Avenue, where malfunctioning traffic control devices contributed to the impact. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:13 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens. The injured party was a 42-year-old female driver who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision involved two parked vehicles: a 2021 Toyota truck and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working,' indicating that malfunctioning traffic signals played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights systemic danger from faulty traffic control devices rather than driver negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck turning right struck a northbound e-scooter on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The 27-year-old female rider was ejected and injured, suffering contusions and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old female e-scooter driver was traveling northbound when a tractor truck, making a right turn southwest, collided with her on the left side doors. The impact ejected the rider, who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Volvo tractor truck. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the left side doors of the e-scooter. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan entering a parked position passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The collision caused damage to the bike’s front right side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A northbound sedan was entering a parked position when it passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist, who was making a right turn. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected. The bike sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage. Driver error in failing to maintain safe clearance led to the collision, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from vehicle maneuvers in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799145, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a 36-year-old pedestrian crossing Vernon Boulevard outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Vernon Boulevard was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not contribute to the crash according to the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north on 12 Street in Queens. Two teenage passengers in the SUV suffered serious internal injuries, including head trauma and unconsciousness. The truck driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, at 23:56 on 12 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens, a 2019 Mack garbage truck traveling east struck the left side doors of a 2009 Jeep SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper against the SUV's left side doors. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Two male occupants, aged 16 and 17, were injured inside the SUV. One suffered head injuries and was unconscious; the other sustained injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both injuries were classified as severe internal trauma. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right struck a 49-year-old woman crossing Crescent Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey was making a right turn on Crescent Street in Queens at 2:25 p.m. when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock, with a minor burn also noted. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 59-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan hit her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Northern Blvd in Queens struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Broadway in Queens when a distracted driver failed to stop. The impact struck the rear center of one vehicle, injuring the 24-year-old driver. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and unlicensed operation in city traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:18 on Broadway in Queens. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle, a 2017 Audi, was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by a 2015 Jeep going straight ahead. The Jeep driver was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The 24-year-old male driver of the Audi suffered a neck injury and contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious, wearing a lap belt. The Jeep driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk factors. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unlicensed operation—as primary contributors to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan backing up in Queens struck its own passenger, causing upper arm injuries and unconsciousness. The crash involved limited driver visibility. The passenger, secured by a lap belt and harness, suffered serious pain and nausea from the impact.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female front-seat passenger was injured when a 2020 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, backed into the passenger side. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility during the backing maneuver. The passenger, who was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, sustained an upper arm injury and was unconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash occurred near 41-15 12th Street in Queens at 11:00 AM. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens crash on 21st Street injured a 63-year-old male driver. Two sedans collided, causing facial abrasions to the driver who was conscious but injured. Illness was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver health risks in vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 21st Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and south. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2014 Honda sedan sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition played a role in the incident. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, suggesting a direct collision. The driver was not ejected and was injured but remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not cite failure to yield or other driver errors, focusing instead on the driver's illness as the primary factor. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by medical conditions affecting driver control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 26-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck at the intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal on the Koch Bridge pedestrian and bike path near 23rd Street when she was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two drivers collided at a Queens intersection, both ignoring traffic controls. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side. Both men suffered head injuries and whiplash, restrained by lap belts. The crash left both conscious but injured, revealing critical driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens on 30 Street near 37 Avenue. The collision involved a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south and a 2016 Volkswagen sedan traveling east. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained by lap belts. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, causing center front end damage to the SUV. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were conscious after the crash, with complaints including whiplash and abrasion. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries despite safety restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck the rear of a pick-up truck on Vernon Blvd in Queens. Two passengers in the truck suffered back injuries and minor burns. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 13:03 on Vernon Blvd in Queens, a southbound Ontario Bus rear-ended a pick-up truck traveling in the same direction. The collision impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. Two occupants in the truck, ages 21 and 36, were injured with back injuries and minor burns, both experiencing shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as key contributing factors to the crash. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The data highlights driver errors behind the crash, focusing on inattention and unsafe following distance, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14