Middle Village Bleeds While Leaders Hide

A truck slammed into a sedan’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. Three people suffered injuries. Whiplash and neck pain followed the impact. The crash left metal twisted, bodies shaken, and the night broken by sirens.

A collision between a tractor truck and a sedan occurred on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when the truck struck the sedan’s center back end with its left front bumper. Three people were injured: the sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old woman, and two rear passengers, a 39-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman. All reported whiplash or neck injuries. The police report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Helmet use and turn signals were not listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed together at unsafe speed on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both drivers hurt. Metal twisted. Shoulder and arm injuries. Night air thick with sirens. The street bore the mark of reckless force. Another Queens intersection, another crash.

A sedan and a taxi crashed at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 63rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling at unsafe speed. The sedan was making a left turn while the taxi was heading straight. The collision left both drivers injured. One driver, age 36, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The other, age 45, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Buick SUV hit a woman and a child in Queens. Both were crossing Eliot Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The crash left them with leg injuries. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect them.

A Buick SUV struck a 33-year-old woman and a 3-year-old girl as they crossed Eliot Avenue at Lutheran Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, hit them. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The woman and child suffered abrasions and injuries to their legs. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the law.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The impact bruised his arm. Police cited obstructed view as a factor. The driver went straight ahead. The street offered no protection. The child crossed, the car did not stop.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was injured when a Toyota SUV struck him while he crossed Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child suffered a contusion to his arm. The crash happened as the SUV traveled west, going straight ahead. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The child was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. No other contributing factors were cited for the driver. The report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The collision highlights the danger when drivers cannot see vulnerable road users in their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

A box truck turned right at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street, crushing a helmeted cyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider was ejected and killed by massive crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured.

According to the police report, a box truck made a right turn at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street in Queens, striking a bicyclist. The report states the truck 'turned right and crushed a bicyclist.' The impact demolished the bicycle and ejected the cyclist, who died from crush injuries. Six people were inside the truck; all survived, though the driver was injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the truck driver's disregard for traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North and struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. No arrests. Police investigate. The street outside the park became a site of sudden, final impact.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist at 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article reports, "An FDNY fire truck was traveling north on 80th St. and was turning onto Juniper Blvd North just outside Juniper Valley Park when it collided with an unidentified man riding a bicycle." The cyclist died at the scene. Police have not made arrests. It is unclear if the truck was responding to an emergency. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risk at intersections where large vehicles turn across paths used by cyclists. No information on traffic signals or right-of-way was provided.

• Cyclist Killed By FDNY Truck In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

Night air split by metal and glass on Cooper Ave. A 30-year-old woman, alone in her SUV, slammed into something at unsafe speed. Her leg twisted, fractured, dislocated. Sirens echoed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Cooper Ave near 80 St just before midnight. According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver of a 2023 SUV was injured while making a left turn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's left front bumper and center front end were damaged. No other people were involved, and no mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old man on an e-bike slammed into a parked sedan on 80th Street. He flew from his seat, arm crushed against steel. Blood marked the door. The helmet offered no shield. The street stayed quiet, danger lingering.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling north on 80th Street near 67th Drive in Queens when he struck the left side doors of a parked sedan. The impact ejected the rider, who suffered crush injuries to his arm. The report states the contributing factor as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan was unoccupied and legally parked at the time of the crash. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but the report notes that it did not prevent injury. The sequence of events underscores the persistent danger posed by inattentive operation, even in the absence of moving vehicles. The police report makes no mention of any errors or contributing behaviors by the injured e-bike rider beyond the cited inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

At 12:58 PM on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a sedan traveling straight struck an e-scooter also moving straight southbound, according to the police report. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end impacted the e-scooter's center back end, causing injury to the vulnerable road user. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield in collisions involving motorized scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing Woodhaven Blvd with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. A 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling west and making a left turn, struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was partially ejected, sustaining whiplash and shock. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. A 43-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected after his motorcycle collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling eastbound. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the motorcycle struck it from behind. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the motorcycle operator's part. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV merging improperly collided with a sedan traveling straight eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. The impact struck the sedan’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. Two young men inside the sedan suffered neck and shoulder injuries, both conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:01 AM on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was merging when it struck the sedan, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane merging. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 20 and 19, both injured with contusions and bruises to the neck and shoulder areas. The 20-year-old driver was ejected but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The 19-year-old passenger was not ejected and also wore a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 80 St in Queens. The bicyclist suffered bruising but was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, pedestrian/bicyclist confusion was noted as a contributing factor.

At 10:00 AM on 80 St in Queens, a 2023 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when it collided with a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight northbound. According to the police report, the point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion in the interaction between the vehicle and bicyclist. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The bicyclist's helmet use or crossing signal status was not reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on 69 Rd near Cooper Ave. The 33-year-old bicyclist was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. Driver inattention was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 69 Rd was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted but does not mitigate the primary driver fault. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper hitting the e-bike's center front end. The crash occurred at 17:10, and the bicyclist was left in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Volkswagen SUV. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in the presence of vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man suffered a serious head injury while crossing Cooper Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was semiconscious with minor bleeding after impact. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound with unspecified driver errors.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at approximately 9:45 PM on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when struck. The report notes the pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified, indicating no clear pedestrian fault was recorded. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the cause unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly vulnerable at the intersection. The report emphasizes the pedestrian's position and injury severity without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two injured, one semiconscious, after a southeast-bound e-scooter struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on 80th Street. Driver distraction cited as cause. Passenger ejected, suffering head injury and concussion. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front centers.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 80th Street in Queens involving an e-scooter traveling southeast and a northbound sedan making a left turn. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured and semiconscious after being ejected despite wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The passenger, a 28-year-old female riding/hanging on the outside of the e-scooter without safety equipment, was also ejected and suffered a head injury with a concussion. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2022 Cadillac SUV. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-scooter occupants in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided at 9 p.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear bumpers in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the sedan with three occupants, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after losing control on a slippery Long Island Expressway. The truck struck the right front quarter panel, impacting the left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male tractor truck driver was injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway at 1:45 AM. The report cites slippery pavement as the contributing factor, which led to the driver losing control. The truck's left front bumper struck the right front quarter panel, causing damage and resulting in head injuries and whiplash to the driver. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights pavement slipperiness as the primary cause, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by road conditions in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old man on a Suzuki motorcycle, helmeted but unlicensed, slammed into a turning KIA at Eliot Avenue and 69th Street. He flew from the wreck, landing headfirst. Crush injuries ended his life in the street.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle southbound when he struck a KIA sedan making a left turn. The report states, 'He flew. Headfirst to pavement. Crush injuries. Death in the street.' The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The KIA's right front quarter panel was damaged, indicating the point of impact during the left turn. The police report lists the motorcyclist as unlicensed but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the lethal outcome of the collision and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14