Red Lights Run, Childhood Stolen—Demand Safe Streets Now

Two sedans met mid-turn. Steel tore. A baby boy, strapped in, bled from the head. He sat silent, eyes wide. The world roared. Traffic control was ignored. The crash left wounds and shock behind.

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. One sedan went straight. The other turned left. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. A baby boy, an occupant, suffered severe head lacerations and shock. He was strapped in with a lap belt and harness. The report describes the child sitting still, eyes wide, bleeding from the head. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and turn improperly. The impact left lasting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678296, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck turning right struck an SUV going straight on Boody Street in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a Jeep SUV traveling east on Boody Street in Queens. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the truck. The SUV carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped taxi on 82 Street in Queens. The taxi driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a bus rear-ended a taxi stopped in traffic on 82 Street in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling east and stopped in traffic before the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the bus. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike rider crashed on 73 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens. The 38-year-old man suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as factors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a crash on 73 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle, an e-bike, showed no damage and the rider was not ejected. The report does not mention any helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash occurred while the rider was traveling straight ahead. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck a stopped sedan on 37-62 80 Street in Queens. The driver of the backing vehicle suffered back contusions. Both drivers were male and licensed. The rear vehicle showed no damage; the front vehicle had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver in Queens was injured when his sedan backed unsafely into another sedan stopped in traffic on 37-62 80 Street. The injured driver suffered back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The backing vehicle had no visible damage, while the stopped vehicle sustained front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed, with the injured driver using a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 88 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The crash caused no bike damage. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 88 Street was injured when he reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor. There was no damage to the bike, and the rider was not ejected. The bicyclist was conscious at the time of the crash and was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when forced to react suddenly to other vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668027, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 87 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Airbag deployed. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause. The crash left the driver in shock with bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and east collided on 87 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver of the northbound Ford was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Her airbag deployed during the crash. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Ford and the center front end of the eastbound Nissan. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver suffered contusions and was in shock after the collision. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 82 Street in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a back injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 82 Street in Queens struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda SUV hit a 43-year-old man on an e-bike near 84th Street in Queens. The bike crumpled. The rider slammed to the pavement. He died there, alone, before dawn. Police cite driver inattention. No helmet listed. The street stayed silent.

A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Honda SUV struck him on Roosevelt Avenue near 84th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'the bike folded. His body hit the street. No helmet. No sound. He died there, alone in the early dark.' The crash involved a westbound SUV and a westbound e-bike. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The victim suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash left the street quiet, marked by loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries in a collision with an SUV on 32 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right front bumper. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist was driving westbound on 32 Avenue in Queens when his motorcycle collided with a northwesterly SUV. The motorcycle impacted the SUV’s right front bumper, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a 2019 Hyundai SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side doors. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on 32 Avenue was struck by a 2019 Hyundai SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred on the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers turn across the path of cyclists traveling straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an e-bike while crossing 34 Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike showed no damage. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 34 Avenue while crossing with the signal. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved an e-bike traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian's actions also included 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary driver error was failure to yield. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the center front end of an object while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The 31-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan, traveling east, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver sustained head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and was licensed in New York. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash involved a single vehicle and resulted in injury to the driver only.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man on an e-bike was hit on 75 Street in Queens. The sedan made a right turn and collided with the cyclist’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The driver was distracted at the time.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 Subaru sedan made a right turn on 75 Street in Queens and struck the cyclist at the front center of the bike. The rider, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southeast, while the e-bike rider was going straight south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike had front-end damage. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck an eastbound e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. The crash involved improper turning and following too closely. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely," indicating driver errors by the sedan operator. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was its right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter suffered damage to its center front end. The rider remained conscious after the crash but was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old girl was ejected from a motorcycle during a crash with an SUV on 35 Avenue in Queens. She suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s left front with its right front bumper. Both vehicles were damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 35 Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 Ford SUV and a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle. The SUV was traveling west, and the motorcycle was traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the motorcycle. A 6-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old man was injured while pushing a car on 77th Street in Queens. A sedan traveling south passed too closely and at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 77th Street in Queens while pushing a car. The crash involved a 2009 BMW sedan traveling south. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist on 74 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the sedan’s front center. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a bicyclist on 74 Street in Queens. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Toyota vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash and was not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a Ford’s side on 80th Street. The 21-year-old rider died, head split open. His 17-year-old passenger lay unconscious, bleeding. Both were thrown from the bike. Neither wore helmets. Traffic control was ignored. Blood pooled on the street.

A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into the side of a Ford at 80th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider was killed, his head split open. His 17-year-old passenger was ejected, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Both victims were thrown from the motorcycle. The report states neither wore helmets, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash left one dead and one seriously injured, marking another violent night on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. The scooter struck the right front bumper of another vehicle while traveling north on 74 Street. The rider suffered head contusions and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on 74 Street in Queens. The scooter, traveling north, collided with the right front bumper of another vehicle also heading north. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The rider sustained head injuries and was semiconscious but not ejected from the vehicle. The scooter showed no damage, while the other vehicle had damage to its right front bumper. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15