Queens Boulevard Bleeds—And City Hall Lets It Happen

A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck a parked BMW sedan on 63 Drive in Queens. The rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both drivers were distracted outside their vehicles. The sedan driver was in shock but uninjured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 63 Drive in Queens when a 29-year-old male e-bike driver traveling southwest hit the left side doors of a parked 2022 BMW sedan. The e-bike rider sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old female, was inside the vehicle wearing a lap belt and experienced shock but no physical injury. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' for both parties. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Junction Boulevard near 62 Drive. The pedestrian was walking along the highway when the driver, distracted and inattentive, hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim was unconscious with full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the collision occurred. The driver was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Queens Boulevard. The sedan, traveling south, hit her center front. She suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No visible complaint was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Nissan sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard struck her at the intersection with 62 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 62 Drive in Queens. A 74-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan and a 2017 SUV collided while both traveling westbound on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the SUV's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 74-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a parked van on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger, a 24-year-old man, suffered a neck injury. The crash happened at 12:45 a.m. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west on Woodhaven Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan van. The front passenger in the SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the van was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors that led to injury inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the center back end of the station wagon. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured when an SUV traveling westbound rear-ended her station wagon on the Long Island Expressway. The point of impact was the center back end of the station wagon. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred, and the injury severity was moderate. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 63-25 Fitchett Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 4:44 p.m. when a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV struck the rear of a 2019 station wagon on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured an 18-year-old passenger in the station wagon, causing neck whiplash. The driver’s distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2019 station wagon also traveling east. The collision caused neck injuries to an 18-year-old male passenger in the station wagon, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, striking the center back end of the station wagon. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by a 30-year-old woman. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 62 Drive in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which sustained damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Alderton Street in Queens. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper passing as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Alderton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other occupants were injured. The crash highlights driver errors involving distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body. Driver distraction and tire failure contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and tire failure as contributing factors. The sedan was demolished on impact, and the taxi sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver of the taxi was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Nissan SUV on Queens Boulevard. The bike struck the SUV’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered head injuries and shock. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with a westbound 2021 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists obstruction or debris as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on 62 Drive in Queens. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 62 Drive at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Honda SUV traveling west struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. The SUV was unoccupied. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was stationary with no occupants inside. The sedan’s 45-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and experiencing shock. The report notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver lost consciousness. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan on Queens Boulevard suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was making a left turn when she distractedly turned improperly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was making a left turn on Queens Boulevard when she turned improperly while distracted. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factors listed include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Turning Improperly. The sedan sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the right side doors of another vehicle on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Two front-seat passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. Both victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2006 Toyota sedan traveling west on Queens Boulevard collided with the right side doors of another vehicle also traveling west. Two front-seat passengers, a 66-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the other vehicle. No ejections were reported. The injuries were classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling east on Eliot Avenue collided frontally. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between vehicles traveling in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman driver and her 28-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. The driver was partially ejected but conscious. Both wore restraints. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway was struck in the center back end. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 28-year-old woman, also suffered head injuries and whiplash and was restrained by a child restraint only. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan. Both occupants were injured but conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509357, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15