Four Dead in Woodside—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Two SUVs crashed on Broadway near 64th Street. One driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The impact hit the front ends of both vehicles. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Broadway near 64th Street. The driver of one SUV, a 69-year-old man, was injured with contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other was traveling northwest going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a 31-year-old male e-bike rider on Woodside Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved improper lane usage and following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Woodside Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The 31-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Following Too Closely.' The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The cyclist's contributing factors included 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 25-year-old female driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered whole-body trauma. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The 25-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured severely, rendered unconscious, and suffered injuries to her entire body. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted at their front ends, with damage concentrated on the center front end of one and the left front quarter panel of the other. The male driver of the second sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on 54 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on 54 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. No other occupants were involved. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. Defective shoulders and slippery pavement contributed. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver in a 2020 Volkswagen sedan was injured on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper, causing a head contusion. The driver was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective or improper shoulders and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the environmental and roadway conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens after being struck by an e-bike. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with moderate burns. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied at the time, and no additional details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man was struck while crossing 58 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and hit the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The man suffered bruises and leg injuries, left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 58 Street at Roosevelt Avenue with the signal. A 2018 Ford sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in a marked crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a merging SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened at 7:31 p.m. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 motorcycle traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a 2006 SUV merging in the same direction. The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained no damage. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The motorcyclist was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a 69-year-old woman crossing 65 Place in Queens. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. She was in shock. The crash happened at an intersection while she crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 65 Place in Queens struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was not blamed and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man was hit by a taxi making a left turn on Queens Boulevard at 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi's left front bumper struck him, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Queens Boulevard made a left turn at 58 Street and struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred at the taxi's left front bumper, causing the pedestrian to suffer shoulder and upper arm injuries, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota taxi with no occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was injured crossing 43 Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection when she was hit by a 2021 Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound with two occupants in the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A KIA turned right near 57th Street. Its bumper hit a man standing in the road. His arm tore open. Blood spilled onto Queens pavement. The driver looked away, distracted by something outside. The night stayed silent. The wound did not.

A 42-year-old pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his arm when a KIA sedan, making a right turn near 57th Street in Queens, struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'the driver looked away—distracted by something outside the car.' The crash occurred at 1:55 a.m. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the impact happened. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. Other vehicle occupants were not reported injured. The parked Lexus sedan was not involved in the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was struck on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and collided with the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered chest contusions but remained conscious and helmeted. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 58 Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained chest contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 52-year-old male bicyclist on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 60 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 52-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel striking the right side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and remained conscious after the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV struck him on Roosevelt Avenue. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue was struck by a Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. The SUV hit the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely to the cyclist rather than the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2009 Freightliner SUV on 58 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's front center. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 58 Street and Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight. A 69-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front and left quarter panels of the cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 58 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The 69-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard. He was thrown from his bike and crushed. He died on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched. The crash left one dead, others unhurt.

A 42-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Queens Boulevard struck the rear of a box truck. According to the police report, 'A 42-year-old man on a motorcycle struck the rear of a box truck. No helmet. Ejected, crushed, killed. His body broke on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash killed the motorcyclist. The box truck driver and passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is improper lane usage. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist on 54 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 54 Street. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The taxi impacted the right side doors, causing damage there, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and e-bike crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an e-bike collided head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike, a 2021 Zhejiang model, was also damaged at the center front. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other parties were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15