No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

An 11-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue against the signal. The impact hit her head, causing bruising. The driver was going straight with no vehicle damage. The child was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2018 Honda SUV traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which was cited as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the time of the report. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked car at an intersection on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian in the knee and lower leg. The victim suffered bruises and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Parsons Boulevard struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan had no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided head-on on Vanwyck Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved SUVs and a sedan, triggered by reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Vanwyck Expressway involving three vehicles traveling northbound. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, all sustaining center front-end damage. A 43-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors that led to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected and was properly restrained at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Merrick Boulevard in Queens struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on 175 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was injured in the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and suffered bruising. The vehicle struck him with its center front end.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Ford SUV traveling straight ahead on 175 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was located at the intersection but not in the roadway at the time of the crash. He sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle had one occupant, and damage was limited to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver of one sedan suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The impact hit the right side doors. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver of the 2022 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The other vehicle, a 2007 Lincoln sedan, struck the left front bumper of the Nissan while traveling westbound. No ejections occurred. The contributing factors were unsafe speed and driver distraction. The report does not indicate any fault or actions by the injured driver beyond the noted driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on 160 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the SUV's left side doors. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 160 Street collided with a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, was injured with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan struck the left side doors of the SUV with its right front quarter panel. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the injured occupant. The crash caused damage to both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the front left of an SUV making a left turn on 180 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved driver distraction and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when his motorcycle collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on 180 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle hit the SUV's left front bumper with its right front. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southeast, while the motorcyclist was traveling west going straight ahead. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was struck near Liberty Avenue in Queens. She suffered a concussion and head injury. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Details on driver actions and vehicle type remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash near 146-22 Liberty Avenue, Queens. She sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash details remain limited, with no information on vehicle damage or point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus made a right turn on Jamaica Avenue. Its right front quarter panel hit a 40-year-old man crossing the street. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Jamaica Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head abrasion and remained conscious. The point of impact was the bus's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but was not cited as a contributing factor. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility during vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck made an improper left turn and struck a 19-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight south on Hillside Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The truck’s front center end took the impact. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was making a left turn on Hillside Avenue when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck’s center front end struck the right front bumper area of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed and traveling south. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right hit a 35-year-old man crossing Liberty Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The collision occurred at the intersection near 145-04 Liberty Avenue. The vehicle was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was slowing when the crash occurred. Driver inattention was a key factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue slowed or stopped when it collided with a bicyclist also traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's damage was centered on the back end, while the bike's damage was on the front. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and wore unspecified safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a FDNY truck on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan, a 62-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue involving a sedan and a FDNY truck. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left front quarter panel of the FDNY truck traveling south. The front passenger in the sedan, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the FDNY truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan from behind on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver in a 2005 Chevrolet sedan was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a parked 2018 Dodge sedan on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The moving vehicle was traveling straight north and impacted the center front end of the parked car, which sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan struck a westbound sedan on 176 Street in Queens. The driver making the turn suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 176 Street in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight west. The driver making the left turn failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash. The left-turning driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage: the left-turning sedan had front-end damage, and the westbound sedan had right-side damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating NY-registered vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569742, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW convertible struck a parked Infiniti SUV on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The collision damaged the front of the convertible and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in a 2010 BMW convertible collided with a parked 2019 Infiniti SUV on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The convertible struck the center front end of the parked SUV, damaging both vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The parked SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver was distracted. The impact caused bruising and injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver was identified as licensed and male, traveling southbound. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors in the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon driven by an unlicensed man rear-ended a stopped sedan on 150 Street near Liberty Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a station wagon traveling south on 150 Street struck the center back end of a stopped sedan. The station wagon driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the collision. The sedan carried a front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, who sustained a head injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary factors. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569685, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on 150 Street in Queens. Both drivers were distracted. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries. Both wore seat belts. Impact hit left front quarter panel and center front end. Injuries were bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 150 Street in Queens. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was going straight. Both drivers suffered from inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. The front passenger and driver of the turning vehicle were injured, sustaining head contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision impacted the left front quarter panel of the turning sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No ejections occurred. Driver inattention was the primary error leading to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15