No Deaths, No Headlines—But Blood Still Runs on These Streets

An SUV and a moped collided at Cypress Hills Street and 78th Avenue. The moped rider, 22, suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper turning. The SUV driver, 63, was not reported injured. Metal met flesh. The street stayed open.

A crash on Cypress Hills Street at 78th Avenue in Queens involved a Jeep SUV and a ZNEN moped. The 22-year-old moped rider was injured in the leg and left in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The SUV driver, age 63, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet issues were cited. The impact struck the left front of both vehicles. The moped rider bore the brunt of the crash. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle crashed and overturned on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious. He suffered injuries to his entire body. Unsafe speed was listed as the main factor in the crash.

A single-vehicle crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 46-year-old man driving a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling east when the bike overturned. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle and found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The police report states the driver was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the motorcycle overturned and the driver with internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist was hit by an SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The crash threw the rider from his bike. He suffered a head injury and bled. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and shock. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 78th Street in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, the SUV struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing a head injury with minor bleeding. The cyclist, a 44-year-old man, was left in shock. The SUV's right front quarter panel was damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary driver error. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Afternoon light on Cypress Hills Street. A moped and an SUV collide at the intersection. The moped driver, a 34-year-old woman, is left bruised and limping, conscious but shaken. Metal scrapes pavement. Sirens echo through Queens.

A collision occurred at 83-45 Cypress Hills Street in Queens involving a moped and a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on Jackie Robinson Parkway as a sedan slammed into the back of a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old woman, suffered neck pain and shock. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled under the afternoon sun.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with the center back end of a stopped SUV. The SUV’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured, reporting neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end and the SUV’s rear were both damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 29-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with an SUV. The crash left him conscious but hurt, with abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV. The 29-year-old male motorcyclist, who was the only person reported injured, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both involved parties, offering no further detail on the cause. The report notes that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. No information was provided about injuries to occupants of the SUV. The incident underscores the persistent hazards faced by vulnerable road users on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before sunrise on Vermont Place, a 45-year-old e-bike rider was thrown from his bike. Sirens cut through the quiet as he lay conscious, his leg twisted and broken. The street echoed with the aftermath, metal and bone both bearing the impact.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old man riding a Talaria TL2500 e-bike was ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated leg on Vermont Place in Queens at 6:19 a.m. The report cites the crash cause as 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. The rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike, which sustained damage. Helmet use was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver error in reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, underscoring systemic dangers in traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan rear-ended him on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the cyclist in shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 2:00 AM involving two sedans and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The sedan struck the bicyclist from behind, impacting the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of another. The bicyclist was left in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, emphasizing the failure to maintain a safe distance and lack of experience behind the wheel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a collision on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a vehicle making a right turn that failed to yield right-of-way, causing injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound, wearing a helmet, who sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the other vehicle's failure to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved in the crash showed no damage, indicating impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights driver error in yielding as the critical cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely, according to the police report.

At 3:59 a.m. on Cypress Hills Street in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2020 SUV and a 2017 sedan, both traveling east. According to the police report, the SUV driver committed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely,' leading to the SUV impacting the center back end of the sedan. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and reported symptoms of shock and nausea. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were engaged in passing maneuvers before the crash. The police report explicitly cites the SUV driver's errors as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries after colliding with a sedan in Queens. The crash occurred during improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:34 on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the moped operator. The moped was traveling northeast and collided with a sedan also traveling northeast. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front quarter panel of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The data highlights the dangers of improper lane changes leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers and two passengers suffered neck, back, and leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and failure to yield, causing significant vehicle damage and shock among occupants.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided at 19:42. The 28-year-old driver of a 2011 Jeep was merging when he made an unsafe lane change and failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling straight. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the Chevrolet. The Jeep carried three occupants, including the driver, who suffered neck injuries and shock, secured by a lap belt. The Chevrolet had one occupant, a 52-year-old male driver, also injured with neck pain and shock. Additionally, two passengers, aged 26 and 64, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and back pain. All occupants complained of pain or nausea but were not ejected. Unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by the Jeep driver were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 2002 Suzuki motorcycle crashed hard at 1 a.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver, 36, thrown and bleeding from the head. The passenger, 52, left with a torn leg. Helmets on. Both hit the ground. The road stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle crashed at 1 a.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The report states, 'A 2002 Suzuki slammed headlong. The man, 36, thrown and bleeding from the head. The woman, 52, leg torn open.' Both occupants were ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations—one to the head, the other to the lower leg. The report notes both wore helmets. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the motorcycle was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and passenger, providing no further detail on the cause. No evidence of victim error is cited. The crash left both individuals injured and the road silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus and a dump truck collided head-on on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The bus passenger suffered facial injuries and was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt. Improper lane usage by one vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:27 AM on Cypress Hills Street near Jackie Robinson Parkway Exit 3 in Queens, a 2017 Ford bus and a 2020 KW dump truck, both traveling north, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the left front quarter panel of the dump truck. The bus had two occupants; the dump truck had one. The bus passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained facial contusions despite wearing a lap belt. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist suffered full-body abrasions after a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the rider reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the motorcycle's center front end. The rider was conscious and helmeted.

At 9:43 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway, a 28-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the rider's injury resulted from a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, a driver error cited as the primary contributing factor. The motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained damage to its center front end. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious, wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the key contributing factor, highlighting the systemic danger posed by unexpected vehicle interactions. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body, classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The unlicensed driver of the rear vehicle followed too closely and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. Two passengers suffered back and head injuries, both restrained but shocked and bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:22 on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, unlicensed, struck the center back end of the lead SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance and delayed response. Both injured occupants were passengers in the lead vehicle, secured by lap belts, sustaining back and head injuries with complaints of pain, nausea, and minor bleeding. Neither occupant was ejected, but both were in shock. The collision damage was centered on the rear of the lead SUV and the front of the striking vehicle, confirming a rear-end impact caused by the unlicensed driver's failure to maintain control and distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, striking the bike’s right side with the SUV’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda SUV traveling north on Cooper Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east at the intersection with Cypress Avenue. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead prior to impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling north struck an SUV making a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 21:54 on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle, driven by a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was traveling straight north when it struck the center front end of a 2015 Toyota SUV making a left turn westbound. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, with the motorcycle driver also cited for unsafe speed. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights critical driver errors, especially failure to maintain attention and control during turning and straight travel maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a Jeep’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rider, 43, was thrown, leg torn, blood pooling on the asphalt. Engines roared past. According to police, following too closely led to carnage. The rider lay semiconscious, bleeding, motionless.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a Jeep on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash occurred at 1:10 p.m. The report states, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a Jeep. The rider, 43, was thrown hard. Semiconscious. Leg torn. Blood pooled on hot asphalt.' The rider, the only person injured, suffered severe bleeding and was ejected from the motorcycle, sustaining significant leg injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The Jeep was traveling straight ahead when the motorcycle, while passing, struck its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors are cited in the report. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by close following at speed on city parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck him on 75 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors as the cyclist started moving in traffic. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 75 Street in Queens at 18:46. A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after being struck by a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling east. The bike was traveling north and was starting in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting the bike’s left side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the bicyclist’s part, but does not cite any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14