Queens Streets: Six Dead, a Thousand Broken—Who’s Next?

A sedan struck hard at the center front on 37 Ave near Union St in Queens. Two men inside. One suffered an eye injury. The other’s injuries are unclear. The crash left pain and confusion. The police report lists no clear cause.

A sedan traveling south on 37 Ave at Union St in Queens crashed, striking the center front end. According to the police report, two men were inside the vehicle. The driver, age 45, suffered an eye injury and was described as incoherent, with complaints of pain or nausea. The other occupant, also 45, sustained unspecified injuries. The police report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both contributing factors for the driver and occupant are marked as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the sudden violence that can erupt on city streets, even when the official record offers few answers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car struck two boys crossing Linden Place at 31st Road. Both walked with the signal. Both suffered crush injuries to their legs. The driver sped south and failed to yield. The street turned violent. The boys survived. The danger remains.

Two boys, ages 4 and 13, were injured while crossing Linden Place at 31st Road in Queens. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck them. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both boys suffered crush injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, but remained conscious after the crash. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The crash highlights the risk faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers fail to yield and speed through intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819004, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV reversed into a motorscooter on 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. The crash left others shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a motorscooter collided at 143-55 37th Avenue in Queens. The SUV, driven by a 76-year-old man, backed unsafely into the path of the motorscooter. The 38-year-old motorscooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Two other occupants, both men, were listed as involved but not seriously injured. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the risk when drivers reverse without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided at Roosevelt Avenue and Parsons Boulevard. The SUV turned left. The motorcycle hit the SUV’s side. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in Queens. The street stayed open.

A crash at Roosevelt Avenue and Parsons Boulevard in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the SUV. One person, the motorcycle rider, was injured with abrasions and a leg injury. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the failure to yield. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 41 Ave at Parsons Blvd. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Four others were involved. The crash struck the back end of a stopped vehicle. No clear cause listed. Streets remain dangerous for those inside cars.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided on 41 Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another, traveling east, struck it from behind. Five people were involved. A 50-year-old female driver suffered an abrasion to her upper arm and shoulder. Four others, including drivers and passengers aged 50 to 74, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was to the center front end of the moving SUV and the center back end of the stopped SUV. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the persistent risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816122, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck trouble on College Point Blvd. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. Police cite illness as a factor. The car’s right front bumper took the hit. The street stayed quiet, but danger lingered.

A crash occurred on College Point Blvd near 37 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan was involved. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and was described as incoherent. Police list 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Another occupant was present but did not report visible injuries. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers experience sudden illness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left and struck a woman crossing Bowne Street. The impact hit her head. She suffered pain and shock. The street stayed busy. The driver and passenger were not hurt. The crash left the pedestrian injured and shaken.

A 46-year-old woman was injured when a Jeep SUV, driven by a 33-year-old woman, struck her at the intersection of Bowne Street and Barclay Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and reported pain and shock. The driver and a passenger were uninjured. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV blocked sightlines on Northern Blvd. An 18-year-old cyclist struck the parked vehicle. He suffered a head injury. The crash left the cyclist bruised and conscious. No damage to either vehicle. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed.

An 18-year-old cyclist was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Northern Blvd at Parsons Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV, a 2024 Riva, was parked at the time and sustained no damage. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report did not specify further driver errors or mention helmet use. This crash highlights the persistent danger when large vehicles obstruct sightlines on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A station wagon passed too close on 39 Ave in Queens. The driver suffered a hip and leg injury. Police list passing too closely as the cause. Metal scraped. Streets stayed hard. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

A crash on 39 Ave at Prince St in Queens involved a station wagon/SUV and left the driver injured. According to the police report, the driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered an abrasion to his hip and upper leg. The report states the cause as 'Passing Too Closely.' No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. Police data shows the driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash did not list any other contributing factors beyond passing too closely. The impact highlights the danger when vehicles fail to maintain safe distance, especially on crowded city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck a pedestrian in Queens. The rider ignored traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left pain and chaos on Northern Boulevard at Prince Street.

A motorcycle collided with a pedestrian at Northern Boulevard and Prince Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the motorcycle, making a right turn, disregarded traffic control and turned improperly. The pedestrian, a 27-year-old man, was left unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured but conscious, complaining of back pain. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and turn into crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck hit an e-bike at Union Street and 32nd Avenue. The cyclist lost part of his leg. The crash left the e-bike demolished. The truck showed no damage. The street was quiet. The pain was not.

A collision between a garbage truck and an e-bike occurred at Union Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash happened just after midnight. The 35-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a severe injury, including amputation of the lower leg. The e-bike was demolished. The truck, driven by a 29-year-old man, showed no damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The crash highlights the brutal impact heavy vehicles have on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on 32 Ave at Union St. Two 15-year-old moped riders were thrown from their vehicle. Both suffered injuries. The crash left the moped’s driver with chest trauma and the passenger with a head wound.

A collision between a moped and an SUV occurred on 32 Ave at Union St in Queens. Two 15-year-old males on the moped were ejected. The moped driver sustained chest injuries and fractures; the passenger suffered head trauma and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No helmet use was reported for the injured riders, as noted after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when traffic controls are ignored and unlicensed operation occurs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars collided on Northern Blvd. The sedan struck the back of the SUV. Four people were hurt. Injuries hit neck, chest, and arm. Police blamed following too closely and driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Whiplash and pain lingered in Queens.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Northern Blvd near Seaver Way in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan hit the rear of the SUV while both traveled west. Four occupants suffered injuries: neck, chest, and arm wounds, with two reporting whiplash. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV was slowing or stopping when struck. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal bent and people hurt, all due to driver errors behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver lost consciousness on Roosevelt Avenue. His SUV struck a sedan. One man suffered chest injuries. The crash left others shaken. The street fell silent. Metal twisted. Sirens cut through Queens. Illness behind the wheel brought chaos.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue at Main Street in Queens. A 53-year-old male driver of an SUV lost consciousness due to illness and collided with a sedan. The SUV driver sustained chest injuries. Three other occupants, including the sedan driver and two registrants, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states, “Illnes” and “Lost Consciousness” as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV’s center front end struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose control due to medical emergencies.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two box trucks collided on Prince Street in Queens. One driver suffered a leg injury. Police cite following too closely as a cause. The street saw metal scrape metal. The system failed to protect those inside heavy machines.

Two box trucks crashed on Prince Street near 36th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the knee and lower leg and suffered abrasions. The other driver, age 56, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed operators. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move too close in city traffic. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV turned right on Parsons Boulevard, striking a 48-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. His head was injured, his body crushed. The driver failed to yield. Blood on the street, metal against flesh, danger at every corner.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV made a right turn at Parsons Boulevard and Beech Avenue and struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing in the marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver, age 64, 'failed to yield' and was cited for both 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly.' The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing with no signal present, but the police report lists only driver errors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard the right-of-way of people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808895, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man rides east on Northern Boulevard. His e-bike slams front-first. Blood streaks his face. Helmet fastened, he stays conscious. The street falls silent, save for his pain. His face is cut deep. The night closes in.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike eastbound on Northern Boulevard near 137th Street in Queens suffered severe facial lacerations after a crash, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 7:15 p.m. The report describes, 'The front smashes. Blood runs down his face. His helmet stays on. He is conscious, but his face is cut deep.' The e-bike sustained damage to the center front end, matching the rider's injuries. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no details on external causes or other vehicles involved. The report notes the rider wore a helmet, but this is not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched as a sedan slammed into parked SUVs on Bowne Street. A 64-year-old woman in the front seat clutched her chest, stunned and in pain. Emergency crews arrived as dusk settled over Queens, sirens echoing off battered bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bowne Street collided with two parked SUVs. The crash left a 64-year-old front passenger injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. Police noted 'Steering Failure' as a contributing factor, with the sedan’s right front bumper striking the rear of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not list any driver actions such as distraction or impairment, but highlights mechanical failure as the cause. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle malfunctions in dense urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807002, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass cracked on Union Street at 41st Avenue. Two sedans collided in the late afternoon. A 21-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street was left scattered with debris.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Union Street and 41st Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 4:13 p.m. and resulted in a 21-year-old male driver sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. No other injuries were reported. The impact damaged the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data highlights driver inexperience as a key factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 72-year-old woman stood off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd. A southbound SUV’s right front bumper hit her. She fell, her back injured, her body in shock. Metal struck flesh. The street was silent after impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old pedestrian was standing off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens when a southbound SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The woman fell and suffered a back injury, described as being in shock at the scene. The report states, 'A southbound SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She fell, her back hurt, her body in shock.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The woman was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14