No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck an object head-on. The 46-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver in a 2003 Nissan sedan was injured in a crash on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end. The driver suffered a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver was traveling too fast for conditions. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west collided on 139 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact and driver distraction. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured passenger wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on 139 Street collided. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 150 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A woman driving south struck the left rear bumper of a westbound sedan backing unsafely. The female driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both vehicles sustained right and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver traveling south on 150 Street collided with a sedan backing west near Liberty Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the left rear bumper of the backing vehicle. The female driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560911, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike collided with the right rear quarter of a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old e-bike rider suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The sedan driver was distracted and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2007 Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The collision occurred as both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was hit by a sedan backing up on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. She suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver, a female with a permit, struck her with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The sedan, driven by a female driver holding a permit, was backing northbound when it struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 184 Place in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles struck front and side panels. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 184 Place in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck injury but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An FDNY ambulance made a left turn on 153 Street in Queens and collided with a westbound sedan. The sedan’s 20-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an FDNY ambulance traveling south on 153 Street was making a left turn when it struck a westbound sedan. The sedan’s 20-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The ambulance’s point of impact was the left front bumper, while the sedan was hit on its left front quarter panel. No other driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing 168-12 88 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 168-12 88 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash involved two vehicles: a sedan that was parked and an SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV. The police report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified for the pedestrian. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman was hit by a sedan backing on Sutphin Boulevard. The driver failed to notice her. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened away from an intersection in Queens.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Lexus sedan backed unsafely on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The driver, a licensed male, was traveling south and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment is noted. The driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 162 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved aggressive driving and improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was in shock and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 162 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. One sedan was starting from a parking position, while the other was stopped in traffic. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The crash caused front-end damage to both cars. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea but was restrained during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist from behind. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious and helmeted. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Jamaica Avenue was struck by a 2020 Toyota SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and the cyclist held a permit. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an eastbound e-bike at 90-14 186 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered back contusions. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged. Both drivers were distracted, according to police.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south collided with an eastbound e-bike at 90-14 186 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was operating with a permit license. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man was struck on 150 Street while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 150 Street after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The sedan, traveling south, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was incoherent at the scene with minor bleeding. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man driving an SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a sedan. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper while changing lanes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver of a 2019 SUV was injured in a collision on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was changing lanes westbound when it impacted the left front bumper of a westbound sedan. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in lane changing and proximity. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Jamaica Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2011 Hyundai sedan made a left turn and struck him on Jamaica Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540114, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck a taxi from behind on 89 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 89 Avenue near Sutphin Boulevard in Queens when a BMW SUV rear-ended a taxi. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the SUV driver but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing 150 Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 150 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a tractor truck made a right turn and struck her head-on. The impact caused bruising and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck driver was distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a tractor truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on 153 Street. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old woman wearing a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The truck driver was licensed and traveling west at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV made a left turn and struck the moped traveling straight. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 184 Place in Queens when an SUV making a left turn struck a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's left front bumper were damaged. The moped driver was conscious and injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an e-bike collided on 160 Street near Archer Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and an e-bike on 160 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 41-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma but remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was traveling east while the e-bike rider traveled north. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The crash resulted in internal complaints and moderate injury severity for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15