South Ozone Park: Five Dead, Silence from City Hall

A motorcycle slammed into a parked SUV on 149 Avenue. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and killed. Police cite improper lane usage. Others were listed as occupants or witnesses. The crash left one dead, others shaken.

A deadly crash unfolded on 149 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Several others were listed as occupants or witnesses, with unspecified injuries. The police report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No evidence in the report blames the victim. The data points to improper lane usage as the critical error that led to this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a pedestrian on 131st Street at 107th Avenue. The pedestrian, a 29-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The car’s front end struck the victim. The street saw pain and chaos.

A sedan traveling east on 131st Street at 107th Avenue struck a 29-year-old man walking along the intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle’s center front end hit the pedestrian. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The report does not mention any contributing actions by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars crashed at 120th Street and 133rd Avenue. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. One man’s leg, a woman’s head, a passenger’s arm. Police blame driver distraction. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed again.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 120th Street and 133rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver suffered a leg injury, a 28-year-old female driver sustained a head injury, and a 37-year-old male passenger was hurt in the arm. All reported pain and shock. The crash involved both vehicles striking front-to-front. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were cited. The crash underscores the persistent danger for vehicle occupants when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816622, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck an e-bike on 103rd Avenue. The cyclist took the hit to the head. He stayed conscious but left with a concussion. Police blamed driver distraction. The street bore the mark of impact. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider, age 29, was injured in a crash with a sedan at 103rd Avenue and 113th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the e-bike on its right side doors, damaging both vehicles. No helmet use was reported, but the police data does not cite this as a cause. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus. The system left the cyclist exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed at Linden Boulevard and 122nd Street. One driver, age 74, suffered pain and shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal hit metal. The street stayed silent after the impact.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 122nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a 74-year-old male driver who was injured, complaining of pain and nausea, and experiencing shock. The other driver, age 41, was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The data points to a failure in obeying traffic controls, leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left on 111th Street. The driver failed to yield. A woman crossing with the signal was hit. She suffered back injuries. The street stayed loud. The driver was distracted. The system failed to protect her.

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing 111th Street at 109th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 31-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving east. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following signals, especially when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old cyclist was ejected and hurt on Liberty Avenue. A Tesla struck the bike’s back end. The boy suffered chest abrasions. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was real. The system failed him.

A crash on Liberty Avenue at Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left a 13-year-old bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a Tesla hit the back end of the boy’s bike, ejecting him and causing chest abrasions. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The report notes the boy wore a helmet, but the primary cause remains driver error. The impact came as both vehicles traveled north. The crash highlights the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A car hit a 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Lefferts Boulevard and 135th Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The driver failed to yield. The street view was blocked. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the driver unscathed.

A 78-year-old woman was struck by a car while crossing Lefferts Boulevard at 135th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her arm and remained conscious at the scene. The driver and a 30-year-old passenger were not injured. The crash highlights the danger posed when drivers do not yield to people in the crosswalk, especially when visibility is limited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi and a sedan slammed together at Sutter Avenue and 125th Street. One driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed heavy front-end damage. Police cited failure to yield. The crash left pain and broken metal in its wake.

A crash involving a taxi and a sedan occurred at Sutter Avenue and 125th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided. One driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The other driver, a 22-year-old woman, was also involved but her injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan plowed into a young e-bike rider on 111 Ave. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist was thrown, injured across his body. Five car occupants were also involved. Distraction and disregard fueled the crash.

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 111 Ave in Queens. The 19-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and injured over his entire body. Five people in the sedan, including three children, were also involved. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' Individual records for both drivers and passengers cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars smashed at 103 Avenue and 112 Street. Metal twisted. Two drivers hurt. One bruised, one in pain. Police say drivers ignored signals and lost focus. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians involved. Only steel and flesh clashed.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at the intersection of 103 Avenue and 112 Street in Queens. According to the police report, two drivers were injured—one suffered a bruise to the arm, the other reported pain across the body. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles, leaving both cars damaged. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and a car collided on 103 Avenue at 117 Street. The moped driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cited failure to yield. The night was quiet, but the street was not. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.

A moped and a car crashed at the intersection of 103 Avenue and 117 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The car, a 2006 Chevrolet, struck the moped on its right front bumper. Two other occupants, listed as registrants, were involved but did not report injuries. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist at Lefferts Boulevard and 107th Avenue. The crash broke the cyclist’s leg. Police cite unsafe speed and confusion. The car’s front bumper took the blow. The cyclist was left injured, the street marked by impact.

A crash at Lefferts Boulevard and 107th Avenue in Queens left a 28-year-old cyclist injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck the cyclist, who was riding straight ahead. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass rattled on 133 Ave near 117 St in Queens. Two sedans collided, jolting drivers and a young passenger. Whiplash and pain followed the sudden impact. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived to treat the injured.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 133 Ave collided near 117 St in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 44 and 31, and a 12-year-old boy riding as a rear passenger, suffered injuries including whiplash and pain to the neck, back, and upper arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. No mention of helmet or signal use was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway, changing lanes too fast. The right front slammed hard. A 57-year-old man, belted, airbag blown, died from whole-body injuries. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change left no margin.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway when a 2019 Mazda SUV, traveling westbound, veered while changing lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the SUV's right front struck with force, resulting in fatal injuries to the 57-year-old male driver. The report states the man was belted and the airbag deployed, but he died from injuries to his entire body. Another man and an infant survived the collision. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, underscoring the role of excessive speed and reckless maneuvering in this fatal event. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard speed and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air split by metal and glass on Liberty Avenue. Two men, driver and passenger, left clutching their abdomens, conscious but shaken. The smell of alcohol lingered. Sirens cut through Queens as emergency crews arrived to treat the wounded.

According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and an SUV occurred at Liberty Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. Two men, aged 40 and 22, were injured—one driving, the other riding as front passenger. Both suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for both the driver and passenger, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. The SUV was traveling west, going straight, while the sedan was making a left turn. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent danger posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The rider, a 23-year-old man, was thrown from his bike and suffered injuries to his leg and internal trauma. Sirens cut through the afternoon as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard at 120th Street in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck the left side of the westbound SUV. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his lower leg and internal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass shattered on Rockaway Boulevard as two SUVs collided in broad daylight. Both drivers, a man and a woman, were left conscious but hurt, one clutching his hip, the other her neck. Sirens pierced the air.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUVs collided at 119-02 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, a 48-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, sustained injuries—one to the hip and upper leg, the other to the neck. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the crash. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited. No mention was made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact damaged the left side of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

At the corner of 107th Avenue and 112th Street, a Ford SUV turned left and hit a woman and a twelve-year-old boy as they crossed with the signal. The woman’s arm was bruised. The boy’s head hurt. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made a left turn at the intersection of 107th Avenue and 112th Street in Queens and struck two pedestrians—a 46-year-old woman and a twelve-year-old boy—who were crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a bruised arm, and the boy reported head pain. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal slammed metal at 107 Ave and 124 St. A man grabbed his neck, a woman gasped for air. Both drivers sat stunned, pain sharp in chest and neck. Shock hung in the air as the street echoed with the aftermath.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a Toyota sedan collided at the intersection of 107 Avenue and 124 Street in Queens. Both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were injured—one suffering chest pain, the other neck pain. The report states both vehicles were going straight ahead when they crashed. 'Other Vehicular' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. No further details on specific driver errors were provided. Helmets or turn signals were not cited as factors in this incident. The impact left both drivers in shock, underscoring the persistent dangers at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14