No Deaths, Just Blood: Streets Still Bleed in Pomonok

A distracted driver crashed an SUV into the rear of a parked sedan on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The impact caused damage to the sedan’s center back end. The driver of the SUV suffered unspecified injuries and shock, highlighting risks from driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utopia Parkway in Queens at 14:31. A 42-year-old female driver was involved as an occupant in one of the vehicles. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the key impact was an SUV striking the center back end of a parked sedan. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was traveling west and hit the parked sedan, which was stationary. The driver of the SUV was licensed and suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn in Queens hit a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg. A rear passenger in the vehicle also sustained back injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:46 AM in Queens on 164 Street near 65 Avenue, a 2006 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The vehicle had two occupants; a 57-year-old rear passenger was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver held a permit license from New York. The crash highlights systemic danger from driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 164 Place in Queens. The male driver of one vehicle suffered a back injury and contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when impact occurred at the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 164 Place near 81 Avenue in Queens at 3:35 PM. The male driver of a 2012 BMW sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion and remained conscious. The collision point was the left front quarter panel of the BMW and the center front end of a 2013 Chevrolet sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead in their respective directions—west for the BMW and north for the Chevrolet. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and the injury severity was moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739844, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and abrasions after a sedan struck him at an intersection in Queens. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel late at night. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The victim was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling east on 164 Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 73 Avenue around 11:30 p.m. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, causing head injuries and abrasions to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, described as performing 'other actions' at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan in Queens. The impact hit the vehicle's left front bumper, injuring the pedestrian's lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens near 71-32 168 Street. The collision occurred at 10:00 AM when a northbound 2017 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The driver was traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated intersections and the impact of vehicle movements in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The driver’s inexperience caused the collision. The pedestrian was left unconscious and injured, highlighting dangers posed by unskilled drivers in busy city intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on 164 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. A 32-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2018 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian was injured and found unconscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as 3. The vehicle sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the risk posed by inexperienced drivers in urban environments, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Four sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Two female occupants, including a 3-year-old child, suffered contusions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:36 AM on Grand Central Parkway in Queens involving multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, with one driver also cited for following too closely. A 39-year-old female driver sustained back contusions and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. A 3-year-old female passenger suffered contusions over her entire body and shock, restrained in a child safety seat. The point of impact was primarily at the center front ends of the vehicles, with damage noted on several cars. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors without mentioning any victim fault or behavior. Both injured occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The data highlights systemic danger from distracted driving and close following distances on this busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The driver and front passenger suffered neck and arm injuries, both in shock. The crash caused center back-end damage to the sedan. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 2004 Honda sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle from behind, impacting the center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, and her 27-year-old female front passenger were injured. The driver sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, while the passenger suffered a neck injury. Both occupants were reported to be in shock but were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Vehicle damage was confined to the center back end of the sedan. The crash occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries on Queens’ 73 Avenue. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved an unlicensed male bicyclist traveling south, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 73 Avenue in Queens at 19:38. The injured party was a 12-year-old male bicyclist who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bicycle. The report notes the involvement of another bicyclist, a male traveling south without a license, who was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicles involved. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the bicyclist driver and the resulting injury to the child bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver traveling west in an SUV rear-ended a sedan making a right turn eastbound on 73 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention and unsafe speed on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on 73 Avenue near Utopia Parkway in Queens. A 55-year-old male sedan driver was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was making a right turn eastbound when it was struck in the center front end by a westbound SUV that was stopped in traffic before the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision highlights critical driver errors, specifically inattention and speeding, as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on on the Long Island Expressway. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided at 4:55 AM. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of a 2018 Honda SUV and the right front bumper of a 2018 Jeep SUV. The female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The damage was concentrated on the front ends of both vehicles, indicating a direct impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock and internal pain.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Goethals Avenue struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in internal complaints and shock. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused bodily injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face even when vehicles show no visible damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698077, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 164 Street with the signal in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 164 Street and Jewel Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing a Queens street at night. The impact struck her head, causing abrasions. She remained conscious but suffered serious injury. The driver was traveling straight southbound and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV traveling southbound struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal at the time of the collision. She sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing location. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near 61-26 164 Street in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old girl was hit by a sedan in Queens while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle, starting from parking, struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Queens struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle was starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 20-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered whiplash in a Queens crash. The collision happened at 70 Road near Kissena Boulevard. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left side doors of parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver was injured with whiplash in a crash on 70 Road in Queens. The collision involved multiple SUVs, with the striking vehicle making a left turn and hitting the left side doors of parked SUVs. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after a sedan struck him near Parsons Boulevard. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn. Both vehicles traveled north.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Parsons Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north, going straight ahead. The e-bike showed no damage, while the sedan sustained other damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights a driver error in yielding, which led to the rider's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling south on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The victim suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound SUV on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The victim sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed male, was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as serious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right struck an e-scooter traveling south on 164 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 164 Street collided with an e-scooter traveling straight south. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan struck the e-scooter on its right side doors, while the e-scooter impacted the sedan's center front end. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected, wearing no specified safety equipment. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between turning vehicles and vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-on on Union Turnpike in Queens. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 33-year-old male passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Union Turnpike collided. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The impact occurred at the front bumpers of both vehicles. A 33-year-old male passenger in one sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14