Queens Boulevard Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A 63-year-old woman suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness after a BMW sedan hit her at an intersection. The driver, holding only a permit, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper while traveling northbound late at night.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 63 Drive at Queens Boulevard against the signal when she was struck by a northbound BMW sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact, causing severe injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and rendering her unconscious. The driver, a male with a New York permit, was the sole occupant of the 2021 BMW. The report notes the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal but does not list any contributing driver errors explicitly. The collision occurred at 22:11. The pedestrian’s injury severity was rated level 3, indicating serious harm. The driver’s permit status and the pedestrian’s crossing behavior are documented, but no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man alone in his Chevy lost control on Queens Boulevard. The sedan crashed forward, metal folding, his arm crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreckage, waiting for help in the night’s hush.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man driving a 2011 Chevy sedan eastbound on Queens Boulevard near 64th Avenue fell ill behind the wheel. The report states the sedan 'slammed forward,' resulting in significant front-end damage and leaving the driver with crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle, but was pinned in the wreckage. The police report lists 'Illness' as the contributing factor in this crash. No other vehicles or road users were involved or injured. The incident underscores the dangers that can arise when a driver loses capacity while operating a vehicle, with the force of the crash causing serious harm to the lone occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. Two female passengers suffered chest and neck injuries, including whiplash. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction contributed to the crash, causing serious trauma inside the SUV.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2009 Nissan SUV also traveling east. The crash occurred at 13:50. The SUV carried three occupants, including two female passengers aged 31 and 32, both conscious but injured with chest and neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report cites driver errors including "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Both injured passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The collision's impact was centered on the rear of the SUV, indicating the truck struck it from behind. These details highlight the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped tore into a sedan’s side at 62 Drive and 97 Place. Glass shattered. A young rider’s face split open. Blood streaked steel. He stayed awake, clutching his wounds. Distraction behind the handlebars. The city’s metal edge did not yield.

A violent collision unfolded at the corner of 62 Drive and 97 Place in Queens when a moped struck the side of a sedan, according to the police report. The 21-year-old moped rider suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after his face hit the sedan’s glass. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling straight before the impact, with the moped hitting the center front end and the sedan absorbing the blow on its right side doors. The report notes the moped rider wore no helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the cited driver error. The crash left the rider conscious but bloodied, underscoring the relentless danger posed by distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Fitchett Street in Queens due to driver inattention. A 3-year-old occupant suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing a crash that damaged the front ends of both vehicles and injured a young passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fitchett Street in Queens at 14:21. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north and a Sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end impacted the right front quarter panel of the parked Sedan. A 3-year-old occupant in one of the vehicles, restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, underscoring the force of the collision. The crash underscores the dangers of driver inattention in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old woman was struck on Saunders Street while emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pick-up truck driver, traveling north, hit her with the right rear bumper. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Saunders Street at 17:52 after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The collision involved a 2018 Toyota pick-up truck traveling north, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding and distraction in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly from parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound SUV struck her outside a crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing 97-11 65 Road in Queens at 11:25 AM. The collision involved a northbound 2024 Lexus SUV, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signalized intersection or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The report explicitly highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi slowed to park on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan struck hard from behind. Metal tore through the quiet dawn. A young driver, belted, bled from the arm but stayed conscious. The green light hung above, indifferent.

According to the police report, a taxi was slowing to park eastbound on the Long Island Expressway when a sedan struck it forcefully. The report states, 'A taxi slowed to park. A sedan struck hard. Metal tore through dawn.' The 20-year-old driver of the sedan suffered severe bleeding from his arm but remained conscious. The crash occurred while the light above stayed green and the road was quiet. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The data does not list any victim behavior as a factor. The report makes clear that driver distraction led to the violent impact, resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway, injuring three occupants. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck whiplash due to inexperience and distraction. Passengers sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on the Long Island Expressway involving two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles traveling eastbound. The driver of the 2019 Honda SUV, a 59-year-old male, was cited for driver inexperience and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. This driver sustained neck whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Two passengers in the same vehicle, a 43-year-old female front passenger and a 59-year-old male rear passenger, also suffered back injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the Honda SUV and the right rear bumper of the 2021 Mercedes SUV. The report highlights driver error—specifically inexperience and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a merging SUV on the Long Island Expressway at 3:42 a.m. Tire failure and driver distraction caused the crash. A 34-year-old man suffered severe leg bleeding and shock. Steel crumpled. Sirens arrived after the silence broke.

According to the police report, at 3:42 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway, a sedan collided with a merging SUV. The report identifies 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left rear bumper of the SUV during its merge. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and severe injury to a 34-year-old man, who suffered heavy bleeding from his leg and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. Driver distraction and mechanical failure were central to this crash, highlighting ongoing systemic dangers on New York highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north on Eliot Avenue hit a minicycle moving west, causing injuries to the sedan driver. The collision impacted the sedan’s right side doors. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor in this Queens crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:02 AM on Eliot Avenue in Queens. A 2013 Honda sedan traveling north struck a minicycle traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The minicycle driver’s details and injuries are not specified, but the focus remains on the sedan driver’s failure to yield, highlighting systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Saunders Street. A female driver suffered a back injury. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles struck center to rear. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Saunders Street collided when one vehicle stopped in traffic and was struck from behind by another starting from parking. The female driver of the rear vehicle sustained a back injury but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Fitchett Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a driver making a left turn on Fitchett Street in Queens struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683588, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway just after midnight. One SUV overturned, injuring three occupants. Two passengers suffered abrasions and head and leg injuries. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused severe vehicle damage and left victims conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The 2019 Subaru SUV overturned after impact to its center back end, while the 2011 Toyota SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. Three occupants were in the overturned vehicle; two passengers, both 27-year-old males, were injured with abrasions and head and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No ejections occurred. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sport utility vehicle struck a parked sedan on Alderton Street. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. A 28-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved failure to yield and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling west on Alderton Street collided with a parked 2009 sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan carried no occupants, but a 28-year-old female front passenger in another sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in moderate injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW crashed into a GMC SUV on the Long Island Expressway. Metal twisted. Glass flew. The BMW driver, 37, suffered a torn head and deep cuts. Police cite inexperience and tailgating. The night echoed with the sound of impact.

A westbound BMW sedan struck the rear of a GMC SUV on the Long Island Expressway at 2:20 a.m. The 37-year-old BMW driver, the only occupant, was injured with severe head lacerations but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A westbound BMW slammed into the back of a GMC SUV. Metal folded. Glass scattered. The 37-year-old driver, belted but bleeding, sat conscious behind the wheel, his head torn open by speed and inexperience.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The BMW’s front end and the SUV’s rear were both damaged. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers lack experience and follow too closely at speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660960, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The rear driver, distracted, struck the front vehicle. A 36-year-old woman driving the front SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The crash caused center-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Long Island Expressway while traveling eastbound. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The driver of the front vehicle, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old male driver on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness while driving west. His truck struck an object front-center. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by lap belt and harness. Fatigue caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota truck on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness due to fatigue and drowsiness. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted in a head injury and concussion, with the driver semiconscious at the scene. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy,' indicating driver impairment as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young rider hit a diesel truck on the Long Island Expressway. He flew from his bike. The pavement took him. He died there. The helmet lay behind. The truck rolled on. The road stayed silent.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a diesel tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor truck diesel. The motorcyclist, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the trailer, was ejected, and suffered fatal crush injuries. The helmet was found behind him. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The road was dark and empty. The truck continued on after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the truck following too closely. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 21-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck impacted the center front end of the vehicle, while the SUV was struck at its center back end. No ejections occurred. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14