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

A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in Queens. The crash happened at 36-33 22 Street. The rider was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The motorcycle struck with left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens at 36-33 22 Street. The rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained damage to the left front bumper. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The crash involved a single motorcycle, and the point of impact was classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped clipped the right side of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured arm. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as causes. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east passed too closely and struck the right side doors of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and improper turning by the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left rear bumper. The moped driver wore a helmet but was injured severely enough to suffer dislocation and distortion of the arm. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection on 31 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 31 Street when a vehicle making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The victim, a 40-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and concussion, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering abdominal, pelvic, and head injuries. One driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Emergency responders treated the drivers at the scene.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured: a 24-year-old sedan driver with abdomen and pelvis injuries, and a 40-year-old taxi driver with head injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The taxi driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old male cyclist was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved improper passing and too-close lane usage. The cyclist suffered shoulder abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens on Northern Boulevard due to improper passing and passing too closely. The cyclist was riding north when the crash occurred at the center back end of his bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male motorcycle driver crashed on 36 Avenue in Queens. The bike hit center front end. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle struck with a center front end impact. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash highlights driver distraction and improper lane use as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV tore down 34th Avenue before dawn. Metal screamed. The front end crumpled. The 24-year-old driver died alone in the wreck. No passengers. No bystanders. Only twisted steel and silence remained.

A 2021 BMW SUV crashed on 34th Avenue at 3:30 a.m. The sole occupant, a 24-year-old male driver, was killed. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s front end was demolished. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The report lists no other errors or factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left only wreckage and one life lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old unlicensed bicyclist struck a 69-year-old pedestrian crossing Crescent Street in Queens. Both suffered serious injuries. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a concussion and back injury. The pedestrian was in shock with head trauma and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Crescent Street collided with a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a concussion and back injury. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock. The bicyclist was unlicensed, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors for both parties. The point of impact was the center front end of the bicycle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but no other safety equipment or signals were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a sedan turning left on 21 Street near 34 Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering abdominal and pelvic injuries. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors included improper passing and turning.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 21 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn eastbound near 34 Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel was damaged on impact. Contributing factors listed include the sedan driver’s improper turning and the motorcyclist’s improper passing or lane usage, along with driver inattention or distraction. The report highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647859, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Vernon Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering a severe head injury and unconsciousness. The SUV driver was licensed but inexperienced. The crash left the motorcyclist with internal injuries and no helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2017 SUV making a left turn northeast on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 48-year-old male, was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and internal injuries. The SUV driver was licensed but marked as inexperienced, a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists driver inexperience as a key cause. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, with impact on the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the SUV's right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV on 21 Street in Queens. The crash happened at night. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a southbound SUV on 21 Street in Queens. The e-bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The rider suffered head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was also traveling southbound. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hands-free)' as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable e-bike riders when motor vehicle drivers are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a right turn at unsafe speed and struck a sedan traveling straight on 21 Street. The sedan’s driver and two passengers suffered head injuries and shock. All three were restrained but sustained whiplash and contusions.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on 21 Street was making a right turn at unsafe speed when it collided with a sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper hitting the sedan’s left rear bumper, which was demolished. Three occupants in the sedan—a 30-year-old male driver and two male passengers aged 32 and 35—were injured. All suffered head injuries and shock, with complaints of whiplash and contusions. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and turning improperly by the SUV driver. All injured occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless sedan rolled onto 37 Street in Queens. It struck a 49-year-old woman walking outside an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan in Queens became a driverless, runaway vehicle on 37 Street. The vehicle was parked before the incident and had no occupants at the time. It struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle, and no driver was present. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck by a bus while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. He suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The bus showed no damage. The boy was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The boy was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus had no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The incident occurred near 39-01 21 Street in Queens. No other vehicles or driver errors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 24 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered injuries including neck, knee, and full-body trauma. Police cited driver inattention and disregard for traffic control as causes. All victims were inside vehicles and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 24 Street and 38 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved three injured occupants: a 28-year-old male driver with neck injuries, a 20-year-old female driver with full-body injuries, and a 19-year-old female front passenger with knee and lower leg injuries. All occupants experienced shock and minor burns but were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" for all involved. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the front ends of the sedans. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter hit two pedestrians crossing 41 Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Queens. Both victims, a 10-year-old girl and a 29-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, an e-scooter collided with two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue in Queens. The victims, a 10-year-old girl and a 29-year-old woman, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both sustained abrasions and injuries to the face and lower legs. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-scooter showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrians were conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl was struck while crossing 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver, distracted and failing to yield, hit her with the vehicle’s front center. She suffered a lower arm injury and minor burn, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with a minor burn. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The child was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the impact. The pedestrian was left in shock but was not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck a van on 31 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed, disregarded traffic control. He suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The van showed no damage. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 31 Street collided with a northbound van near 37 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor and notes the moped driver was unlicensed. The van, carrying two occupants, sustained no damage and its driver was licensed. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15