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

A 3-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper while traveling east. The child was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east on 21st Street in Queens struck a 3-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the child's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The child was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not listed as contributing to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This crash highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 36-year-old female driver. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens at 10:20 AM involving two sedans traveling east and south. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle. The female driver of the eastbound sedan, aged 36, suffered back injuries and minor burns, and was in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was not ejected and was an occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash in Queens injured a front-seat passenger with facial abrasions. The collision involved SUVs and a sedan. Police cited traffic control disregard and alcohol involvement. The unlicensed sedan driver changed lanes, striking multiple vehicles and causing serious impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 in Queens near 40-09 12 Street. The collision involved several vehicles: three SUVs traveling straight ahead and one sedan changing lanes. The sedan driver, a male with an unlicensed status, was involved in the lane change that caused the crash. The report lists contributing factors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement.' The impact points include the sedan's right front bumper striking the right rear quarter panel of a Tesla SUV and other SUV impacts. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one SUV sustained facial abrasions and was conscious but injured. The report highlights driver errors—unlicensed driving, lane changing, and traffic control disregard—as primary causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda SUV slammed into a parked taxi on 36th Avenue. The SUV driver lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The taxi’s left side crumpled. No passengers. No escape. Metal bent. Silence followed where breath once was.

A fatal collision unfolded on 36th Avenue near 36-13 in Queens when a Mazda SUV veered into a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 p.m. The SUV driver, age 42, lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact buckled the taxi’s left side doors. No passengers were present in either vehicle. The narrative states, 'No escape. Just silence where breath once was.' The report does not cite any contributing behaviors from the taxi driver or any other victims. The focus remains on the sudden incapacitation of the SUV driver, which led directly to the collision and fatality.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle carrying two was struck in Queens. The unlicensed driver, helmeted, was ejected and suffered facial injuries. A passenger without safety gear was also ejected, injured in the lower body. The sedan driver turned right into the motorcycle’s path.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 19:57 involving a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2022 Acura sedan. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was passing improperly and engaged in aggressive driving, leading to the crash. The sedan was making a right turn when the impact occurred at its right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected; the 20-year-old driver sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, while the 15-year-old passenger, without any safety equipment, suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error on the motorcycle’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The motorcycle was a 2023 Zhilo model, and the driver held a valid New York license. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage leading to severe injuries for vulnerable motorcycle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Broadway in Queens. One driver suffered a concussion; the other complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved a left-side impact on a parked sedan and a left-turning SUV at unsafe speed and lane change.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Broadway in Queens. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including a parked sedan struck on its left side doors and an SUV making a left turn. One driver, a 44-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and bodily injuries to his entire body despite using an airbag and lap belt. Another driver, a 34-year-old female, suffered bodily injuries and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Unsafe Speed," and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The female driver was making a left turn at unsafe speed and changed lanes unsafely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on 38 Avenue struck two five-year-old pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both children suffered moderate injuries to their legs and back. The driver, also injured, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2013 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight east on 38 Avenue in Queens when it struck two five-year-old pedestrians at the intersection. Both children were crossing with the signal but were injured—one with back injuries and the other with injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver sustained chest injuries and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver and both pedestrians were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to harm of vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn collided with a northbound motorcycle on 31 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the crash’s violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on 31 Street near 39 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was making a U-turn when it struck the center front end of a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. The report highlights "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s impact was at the center back end, indicating the U-turn maneuver led to the crash. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was wearing a helmet or similar protective gear, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the sedan driver’s error in executing the U-turn, which caused the collision and serious injury to the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an eastbound SUV and a southbound sedan on Queens' 22 Street injured a rear passenger. The impact struck the sedan's right side doors, causing contusions to the passenger’s elbow and lower arm. Driver errors led to the crash.

According to the police report, at 6:25 AM on 22 Street in Queens, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east and a sedan traveling south collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan carried two occupants; the right rear passenger, a 35-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. These driver mistakes directly caused the collision and subsequent injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured hip and upper leg after an SUV made an improper U-turn and hit him. The collision occurred in Queens at 16:07. The SUV’s right side doors impacted the bike’s front end, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2012 Toyota SUV making an improper U-turn traveling south on 38-30 31 Street in Queens at 16:07. The SUV’s right side doors collided with the bike’s right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the bike and right side door damage to the SUV. The bicyclist sustained a serious injury described as a fracture and dislocation to the hip and upper leg. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s error as 'Turning Improperly.' No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. This crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a parked sedan on 37 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. Multiple parked cars were involved in the chain impact.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling westbound collided with a parked sedan. The SUV’s driver was reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, which led to the crash. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, with a minor burn reported. The police report identifies the contributing factor as 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating driver error on the SUV operator’s part. Several other parked sedans were damaged in the chain of impacts. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711916, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10 p.m. on 34 Street in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan both traveling eastbound. The taxi driver failed to maintain a safe following distance, identified as "Following Too Closely" in the report, causing the taxi to rear-end the sedan. The sedan driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights the taxi driver’s error as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after colliding with an SUV in Queens. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s left front side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:57 AM on 36 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. A motorcycle traveling east collided with a southbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel, causing the collision. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The report explicitly identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield as a key cause, emphasizing systemic danger from driver errors rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 41 Avenue struck a 61-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and bruising. Limited driver visibility due to obstructions contributed to the collision, demolishing the vehicle’s front right bumper.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead northbound on 41 Avenue in Queens collided with a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions, remaining conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which was demolished in the crash. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors, indicating driver visibility was compromised. These driver-related errors played a central role in the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle under normal conditions prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens’ 41 Avenue, injuring a 34-year-old male driver. The crash involved front-end impact and left front bumper damage. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as key driver errors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens at 14:50. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other east, collided with impact to the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 34-year-old male driver of the southbound Ford sedan suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights dangerous driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield, which led to the injury of the occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2009 Toyota sedan struck another vehicle in Queens. The female driver and a female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both wore seat belts. The crash damaged the sedan’s right front bumper. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2009 Toyota sedan traveling north in Queens collided with another vehicle at the right front bumper. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 35-year-old female driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper. No details about the other vehicle’s involvement or injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on 31 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver fell asleep before impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at the center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered minor burns. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15