No More Excuses: Kew Gardens Hills Bleeds While Leaders Stay Silent

A Mercedes surged down Union Turnpike, slamming into a man bent over his car. Metal hit bone. He fell, knees shattered, pain flooding his body. No crosswalk. No warning. The street swallowed his silence.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was working on his car near 149-11 Union Turnpike in Queens when a Mercedes sedan, traveling east, struck him directly in the legs. The report states the man was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time. The narrative describes the Mercedes as coming 'fast,' hitting the pedestrian 'dead-on' and causing him to crumple to the pavement with severe injuries to his knees and lower legs. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the narrative highlights the vehicle's speed and the absence of any warning. The victim was engaged in 'Pushing/Working on Car' at the roadside. The report makes no mention of any actions by the pedestrian contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A speeding SUV driver backed unsafely on 72 Drive in Queens, colliding with a parked sedan. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Airbags deployed. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors amid parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:42 AM on 72 Drive in Queens. The driver of a 2020 BMW SUV was backing unsafely and traveling at an unsafe speed when the collision happened. The SUV struck a parked sedan, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver and front passenger, both 22-year-old males, were injured with abrasions to their knees and lower legs. Airbags deployed in the SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the risks posed by driver errors in confined, parked-vehicle environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 70-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 70 Road in Queens at 10:56. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2017 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed or glancing. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield and inattention led to the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound sedan and delivery truck collided on Jewel Avenue in Queens. Both male sedan occupants, ages 20 and 21, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jewel Avenue in Queens involving a westbound sedan and a delivery truck also traveling west. The sedan, carrying two male occupants aged 20 and 21, sustained center back end damage, while the delivery truck suffered center front end damage. Both sedan occupants were injured with back injuries classified as severity level 3 but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors for the sedan driver as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The delivery truck had one male licensed driver. The crash time was 14:00. The report does not attribute fault to either driver or note any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 40-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after being hit while walking outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt. The crash occurred near 150 Street, with no driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured off an intersection near 70-35 150 Street in Queens at 8:55 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' and was not at an intersection when struck. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were recorded. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injury and the location of impact, highlighting the dangers present even outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard at 7:58 AM. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 7:58 AM on Kissena Boulevard, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The sedan driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred, impacting the bicyclist on the right side doors with the sedan's left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist was in shock but survived with injury severity rated as moderate. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers making unsafe lane changes around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on 150 Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. The front driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken and injured. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 18:05 on 150 Street in Queens, a rear-end collision occurred between two SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2017 Kia SUV driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2022 Toyota SUV driven by a licensed 36-year-old female. The front driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, specifically linked to the front driver’s condition and the collision dynamics. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time, with the impact occurring at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles crashed on Main Street in Queens when both drivers were distracted. A sedan turning left struck an SUV going straight north. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Main Street near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2013 sedan making a left turn and a 2012 SUV traveling straight north. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which contributed to the crash. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary factor, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck by an SUV traveling west on 150 Street. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with driver inattention cited as the cause. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2018 SUV traveling west on 150 Street in Queens struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the side of the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, mentioned twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not reported to have contributed to the crash. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision, and the damage was localized to the left front quarter panel. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 48-year-old male driver in Queens suffered a head injury after losing consciousness behind the wheel. The sedan struck an object frontally while traveling south on Parsons Boulevard. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious post-crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 14:50. The 48-year-old male driver, operating a 2014 Volkswagen sedan, was traveling straight ahead when the vehicle sustained center front end damage from the impact. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver suffered a head injury classified as contusion or bruise and was injured but conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The data indicates the crash was caused by the driver losing consciousness, highlighting a systemic danger related to medical conditions affecting vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726304, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 74-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:26 in Queens near 68-20 147 Street. A 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end, confirming the collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old woman suffered neck contusions and shock after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The vehicle, making a right turn, hit the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Driver failure to yield caused the collision and injury.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling east on 71 Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and neck injury to the pedestrian, who was left in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715502, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck a westbound pick-up truck on Main Street. The pick-up truck driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 9:25 AM on Main Street, a sedan traveling north collided with the rear of a westbound pick-up truck. The pick-up truck driver, a 51-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the center back end of the sedan, resulting in damage to both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714293, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling west hit a moped rider going north on 79 Avenue in Queens. The moped passenger, hanging on outside, was partially ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 79 Avenue in Queens around 18:50. A sedan traveling west struck a moped traveling north. The moped passenger, a 27-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, described as internal and severe. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was its left rear quarter panel, while the moped's damage was at the center front end. The moped driver was unlicensed, and the sedan driver was licensed. The passenger's position outside the vehicle increased injury severity, but no victim fault or behavior was listed as contributing. The collision highlights risks from driver error and vulnerable passenger positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, conscious but injured, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction. Damage centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling west and south collided, impacting each other's front ends. Both drivers, male and licensed in New York, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. Neither occupant was ejected, and both used lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, causing center front end damage to both sedans. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 63-year-old man suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a BMW sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Kissena Boulevard near 72 Road. The driver of a 2013 BMW sedan was making a left turn northwestbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants onboard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old boy was hit by a sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens. The impact struck the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Volvo sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens at 12:12 PM. The vehicle's right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, who was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious with bruises. The crash occurred near 147-48 78 Avenue, revealing dangers beyond crosswalks.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2022 Dodge SUV traveling east near 147-48 78 Avenue in Queens at 18:50. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway and not at an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, but the collision outside an intersection highlights risks posed by vehicle movement beyond crosswalk zones. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The absence of listed driver contributing factors leaves systemic danger in vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside intersections as a critical concern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699983, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14