Blood on Atlantic: Woodhaven Streets Demand Action, Not Excuses

A sedan turned right on Jamaica Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist took the hit. He left with a bruised back. The car’s rear bumper bore the mark. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash unfolded on Jamaica Avenue at Forest Parkway in Queens. A sedan, turning right, collided with a cyclist traveling straight. According to the police report, the incident involved a 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The cyclist, a 53-year-old man, suffered a back injury and a contusion. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The report lists no driver errors or failures to yield, but confusion is cited as a contributing factor. No helmet use was recorded for the cyclist, but this was not listed as a cause. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the car marked, another tally in the city’s relentless toll.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and bone on Woodhaven Blvd. A 37-year-old cyclist, head bloodied, lay semiconscious after an SUV struck him. The crash left the bike twisted and the rider with a fractured skull, pain echoing in the dark.

A collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard at Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving an SUV and a bicyclist. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 37-year-old male cyclist traveling east. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury described as a fracture with distortion and dislocation. The cyclist was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No mention of helmet use or signaling was cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving two SUVs. One driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck right side doors and left front bumper. Both victims conscious, wearing seat belts, injured with whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Parkway in Queens at 8:15 AM. Two SUVs collided, with one vehicle traveling north going straight ahead and the other making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the northbound SUV and the left front bumper of the westbound SUV. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Two passengers, a 59-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries occurred without ejection from the vehicles. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound bus struck the right rear bumper of a box truck making a right turn on Woodhaven Blvd. The truck driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. A 2013 Ford bus traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of a 2023 GMC box truck. The truck was making a right turn southwest when the collision occurred, striking its right rear bumper. The truck driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the truck driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The bus had two occupants and sustained damage to its front center, while the truck's right rear bumper was damaged. The data highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 64-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision outside an intersection, leaving the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which was going straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m., highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A female driver struck multiple parked vehicles on 75th Street in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 75th Street in Queens at 16:57. A female driver operating a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling south struck several parked vehicles, impacting the right front bumper of her vehicle. The collision involved multiple stationary vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their left rear bumpers and side doors. The driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' identifying this as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 39-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after a solo crash on Park Ln S in Queens. The SUV struck head-on, causing fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the accident.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:14 on Park Ln S, Queens, involving a 2022 SUV traveling north. The driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but was found semiconscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider suffered concussion and leg injuries after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV driver’s errors included turning improperly and following too closely. The motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed, sustaining serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 16:20. The SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking a motorcycle traveling westbound. The report cites the SUV driver’s contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely." The motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old male, was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The motorcycle’s point of impact was listed as "Other," with damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The SUV also sustained center front end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights driver errors by the SUV operator as the primary cause, with no indication that the victim’s behavior contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike traveling straight struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead collided with a pedestrian who was not in the roadway but near 89-32 98 Street in Queens. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the e-bike operator as key contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The crash occurred around noon, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive e-bike operation in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two teenage pedestrians suffered injuries at a Brooklyn intersection after a taxi traveling west struck them while they crossed against the signal. Both sustained moderate injuries to limbs, with the taxi driver cited for unsafe speed contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn struck two male pedestrians, ages 15 and 17, at an intersection. Both victims were crossing against the pedestrian signal when the collision occurred. The report notes the taxi driver was operating at an unsafe speed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrians sustained injuries to their limbs—one with contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, the other with abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The report explicitly cites unsafe speed by the driver as a contributing factor, emphasizing driver error in this incident. No victim behavior beyond crossing against the signal was listed as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 15-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision involving an SUV in Queens. The crash occurred at 88 Street and 85 Road, with unsafe speed cited as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 17:49 in Queens near 88 Street and 85 Road. A 15-year-old male driver of a stand-up vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV involved was traveling west and struck the right rear bumper of the stand-up vehicle, which was traveling south. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle rider was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Forest Parkway in Queens. The collision impacted the SUV's right side doors and the motorcycle's front end. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Parkway in Queens around 8:00 p.m. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when an SUV traveling northbound made a left turn and struck the motorcycle. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers and the critical role of driver yielding in preventing serious injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A station wagon SUV collided with an e-bike on 76 Street in Queens. The 15-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:44 on 76 Street in Queens. A station wagon SUV traveling west struck an e-bike traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider, a 15-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors were cited. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729494, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 68-year-old man driving a convertible in Queens lost consciousness and crashed. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene, wearing a lap belt during the crash.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver operating a 2008 Mazda convertible in Queens lost consciousness while traveling east on Park Lane South around 7:50 p.m. The vehicle's left front bumper impacted an object, causing damage to the same area. The driver, the sole occupant, was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating a medical or physical event leading to loss of control. The driver sustained chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved, nor any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when a driver suddenly loses consciousness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The unlicensed driver’s limited view caused a right-side impact. A front passenger suffered chest injuries but was restrained. Both vehicles sustained damage, highlighting dangers from obstructed views and unlicensed driving in busy traffic.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard near Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 9:00 a.m. The vehicle driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east struck the right side doors of another SUV traveling north. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The front passenger in the unlicensed driver’s vehicle, a 44-year-old female, was injured with chest trauma but was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the unlicensed driver’s SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. The unlicensed status of the driver and limited visibility played key roles in this crash, underscoring systemic risks on Queens roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an eastbound SUV on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:06 AM on Jamaica Avenue involving a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east and a northbound bicyclist making a right turn. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bicyclist, who sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield, focusing instead on confusion involving the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as causes. Both vehicles sustained side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling straight and a 2021 sedan merging northbound. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, resulting in damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep struck a Volkswagen at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue. The right side of the Volkswagen caved in. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died as the airbag burst. The street went silent. Metal and silence remained.

At the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a Jeep collided broadside with a Volkswagen, according to the police report. The impact crushed the Volkswagen’s right side, killing a 32-year-old woman seated in the front passenger seat. The report states, 'A Jeep struck a Volkswagen broadside. The right side folded in. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died. The airbag bloomed.' Police cite 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, drawing attention to driver error and systemic visibility hazards at this intersection. The victim was not ejected and the airbag deployed, but the force proved fatal. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls and sightlines are compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man, 47, crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before dawn. A Toyota hit him head-on. A Jeep struck next. His head broke the silence. He died there, between two sedans and the cold.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard in the early morning. The report states he was crossing outside the crosswalk when a Toyota sedan struck him head-on. A Jeep sedan hit him next. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, with no further detail on specific driver errors. The victim’s location—crossing not at an intersection and not at a signal or crosswalk—is described, but not listed as a contributing factor. The lethal impact of two sedans in rapid succession highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep lunged from the curb on Jamaica Avenue. Two boys on an e-bike slammed into its nose. Metal met flesh. Legs crushed, arms broken. Both boys hurled onto the street, conscious, bleeding, no helmets. The night echoed with pain and sirens.

Two boys, ages 16 and 19, riding an e-bike west on Jamaica Avenue, collided with the front of a Jeep SUV that pulled from the curb near 92nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A Jeep pulled from the curb. An e-bike with two boys struck its nose. No helmets. No chance. One boy’s legs crushed, the other’s arms broken. Both thrown. Both conscious. Both bleeding on the asphalt.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both boys were ejected from the e-bike and suffered serious crush injuries to their arms and legs. The report notes neither wore helmets, but the primary cause was the Jeep driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14