Four Dead in Woodside—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651721, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651720, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 73-year-old man was struck on Woodside Avenue by a garbage truck making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered a head injury and was seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Woodside Avenue made a left turn and struck a 73-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist on Broadway in Queens. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a bicycle collided on Broadway near 56 Street in Queens. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The truck was parked before the crash and impacted the center back end of the vehicle, while the bike hit the center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver of the truck was licensed in New Jersey and traveling eastbound. The bicyclist was also traveling eastbound, going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on 66 Street in Queens. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a motorcycle helmet. No other vehicles or driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 66 Street in Queens was partially ejected during a crash. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. The cyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which sustained damage to the right front bumper. No other vehicles or driver actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered head and back injuries. Driver distraction caused the crash. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain followed impact.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway rear-ended a southbound SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a driver with a permit license, and a front passenger. Three occupants in the SUV were injured, suffering head and back injuries with complaints of pain or nausea. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The dump truck sustained front-end damage, and the SUV's right rear bumper was damaged. The crash caused shock among the injured. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV pulled out from parking and struck a 30-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV started from parking and collided with an e-bike traveling west on 51 Avenue in Queens. The e-bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-bike was damaged on the right side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes SUV hit an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV driver failed to yield. A 22-year-old woman riding as passenger was crushed at the legs. She stayed conscious. Steel and inattention met flesh. The street bore the cost.

A Mercedes SUV struck an eastbound e-bike near Roosevelt Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The crash crushed the legs of a 22-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the e-bike. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed, but the report centers driver errors as the cause. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck the left rear bumper of a sedan making a left turn on 58 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a concussion and facial injuries. The sedan had two occupants and was traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan making a left turn on 58 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and facial trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, a 2018 Hyundai with two occupants, was also traveling westbound. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify further driver errors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man on a bike was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries in Queens. The crash happened on 64 Street near 34 Avenue. The cyclist was in shock and complained of pain and nausea after impact to the bike's front center.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 64 Street in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike, traveling east and going straight ahead, suffered damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating involvement of another vehicle or traffic conditions. No other vehicle details or driver errors are specified. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike and was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan struck a parked BMW on Broadway. The impact hit the parked car’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver traveling west on Broadway collided with a parked BMW sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving sedan against the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were sedans registered in New York, and both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 60 Street in Queens. Five occupants suffered neck injuries and bruises. The impact hit left side doors and right front quarter panel. Driver distraction caused the collision. All injured were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 60 Street in Queens at 10:25 p.m. The crash involved a Nissan sedan traveling north going straight ahead and a Toyota sedan starting from parking also heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Nissan and the right front quarter panel of the Toyota. Five occupants, including both drivers and three passengers, sustained neck injuries and contusions. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No victims were ejected. The injuries were classified as moderate, with all occupants complaining of bruises and neck pain.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped carrying two men traveled south on 69 Street. The unlicensed driver, showing aggressive driving, struck his passenger. The passenger suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped with two occupants was traveling south on 69 Street in Queens when the unlicensed driver engaged in aggressive driving and road rage. The driver struck his passenger, who was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The injured passenger was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The moped showed no visible damage after the crash. The driver’s license was not valid, indicating a failure to meet legal driving requirements. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was struck while crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Roosevelt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One driver made an improper left turn. The other driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making an improper left turn. The impact occurred at the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The 33-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV plowed into a Mercedes on the BQE. Metal screamed. The Mercedes driver, fifty, was pinned and broke his back. Distraction ruled the night. The crash left silence and pain in its wake.

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a 2019 Mercedes sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The Mercedes driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries and a broken back. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into the rear of a 2019 Mercedes. The driver, 50, was crushed in his seat. His back broken, his night ended in steel and silence. Distraction was behind the wheel.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. The crash left one driver injured, with no mention of other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15