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

A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side doors of a sedan also heading north on Cypress Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver fatigue as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 8:00 p.m. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling in the same direction. The motorcycle driver sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue played a critical role in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, but no injuries to them are reported. The police report highlights driver error linked to fatigue as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited repeated following too closely as the primary cause, with all vehicles traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway around 17:25 involving several sedans traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for multiple vehicles. Two passengers, a 42-year-old female front-seat occupant and a 29-year-old male rear-seat occupant, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back and front ends, consistent with rear-end impacts. Drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The repeated failure to maintain safe following distance by multiple drivers led to this chain-reaction collision, resulting in injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn in Queens collided with an oversized vehicle traveling east. Both sedan occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash, marked by impact to the sedan’s left rear bumper, exposed dangers from oversized vehicles on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 16:16. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Connecticut, was making a right turn when it was struck on the left rear bumper by an oversized vehicle traveling east. The sedan’s driver and front passenger, both wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries classified as severity 3. The report cites 'Oversized Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor twice, highlighting the role of the larger vehicle in causing the collision. The oversized vehicle’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was concentrated at the sedan’s left rear bumper and the oversized vehicle’s center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight on Cooper Avenue. The moped driver, a 67-year-old man, was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Avenue around 7:00 PM. A 2023 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 2021 Zhen moped traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 67-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or controls. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south on Vermont Place collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Vermont Place in Queens. A sedan was making a left turn northwest when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the motorcycle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage, underscoring the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709000, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. A 45-year-old male driver of a 2004 Honda SUV, who was unlicensed, collided with the rear bumper of a 2017 Nissan sedan driven by a 27-year-old licensed male. Both drivers were injured; the SUV driver sustained a fractured shoulder and upper arm, while the sedan driver suffered whiplash affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV's center front end impacted the sedan's right rear bumper as both vehicles traveled eastbound. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe following distance and distraction, without any noted victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on 67 Place in Queens. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the cyclist conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 67 Place near Cooper Avenue in Queens. An SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3 and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to adequately observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment, though no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The SUV showed no damage, underscoring the severity of impact on the vulnerable cyclist. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted drivers making turns in shared street spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The left rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided with the rear of another vehicle on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The left rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The impact was at the sedan's center front end. No ejection occurred. The crash caused injury to the passenger, highlighting the consequences of driver distraction and tailgating in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after a collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcycle driver was involved in a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with contusions. The vehicle was damaged on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV turning left collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The e-bike passenger, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV making a left turn on Cooper Avenue in Queens struck an e-bike traveling westbound. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck by a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway injured six children aboard. All were restrained but suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage during merging. The bus’s right side doors took the impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was struck on its right side doors by a sedan merging improperly. Six children, all age eight, were injured while passengers on the bus. Each child was conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses but suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was merging, and the bus was going straight ahead. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passengers. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck an eastbound sedan making a left turn on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-left bumper damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a 2021 sedan making a left turn eastbound. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The SUV had four occupants, and the sedan had one. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the only injured party noted. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The female driver in the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rear vehicle, driven by a 24-year-old woman, struck the back of the lead SUV. The female driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. Police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving a sedan on Cypress Hills Street in Queens suffered a concussion and lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object front-center. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Cypress Hills Street, Queens. She was driving a 2021 Honda sedan southbound when the vehicle impacted center front. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but became unconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan. The driver’s distraction led to the collision, as noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV made a left turn into the path of a northbound sedan on Vermont Place in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The sedan’s left front bumper and SUV’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver in a northbound sedan and a 3-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle were injured when a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. Both occupants suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a rear-end collision on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a single bike traveling westbound, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Cypress Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved only one bike, and no other vehicle details or driver actions were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a rear passenger inside another vehicle on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The 50-year-old woman suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the left side doors and front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Cooper Avenue collided with another vehicle, impacting the left front bumper and causing damage to the left side doors. A 50-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining back contusions. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers passengers face even when restrained inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 12:40 PM. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. Damage focused on front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided due to improper passing or lane usage. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 67-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into right side doors on Jackie Robinson Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused serious injuries but no ejection from the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with right side doors. The rider was the sole occupant and was wearing a helmet. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right side doors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2017 SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. Two women inside suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling north on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The SUV's center back end collided with the front center of the other vehicle. Two female occupants in the SUV, aged 43 and 65, were injured with whiplash and neck pain but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were not ejected and sustained moderate injuries. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15