No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

A 52-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 162 Street in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue around 9:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan. The incident highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Liberty Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Toyota taxi, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the taxi's left turn maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A U-Haul van traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck the rear of a sedan also heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 7:30 pm. A U-Haul van and a sedan were both traveling east when the van struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided head-to-rear late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway at 22:33 when a collision occurred. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No other factors such as victim behavior or environmental conditions were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 146 Street and Jamaica Avenue. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The contributing factors listed in the report emphasize driver error: failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a tanker traveling straight north on 97 Ave. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on 97 Ave involving a 2011 Chevrolet sedan and a 2021 Mack tanker truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn when it collided with the tanker’s left front bumper, impacting the sedan’s right rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The tanker driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue, was struck by two westbound SUVs. His leg was crushed beneath steel. He remained conscious as pain demanded amputation. The drivers’ view was blocked. Failure to yield sealed his fate.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old man was walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue near 168th Street in Queens when he was struck by two westbound vehicles—a sedan and an SUV. The narrative states, 'His leg crushed beneath steel. He stayed awake. The pain spoke plainly: amputation.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, explicitly citing driver error as central to the crash. The sedan was starting from parking, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered severe injury to his lower leg, resulting in amputation, but remained conscious throughout. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact and aftermath underscore the lethal consequences of driver inattention and obstructed views on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Queens at 18:25. The vehicle, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave struck a defect in the pavement, causing a crash that injured its two occupants. The 65-year-old driver suffered head abrasions; the 93-year-old passenger sustained whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave collided due to a defective pavement and tire failure, which are cited as contributing factors. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head abrasions and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 93-year-old woman, also conscious and restrained, suffered whiplash affecting her entire body. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights pavement defects and tire inadequacy as the primary causes, with no driver error or victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

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A 46-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him at a Queens intersection late at night. The pedestrian was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 138-60 Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:55 PM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling west, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, causing knee, lower leg, and foot injuries to the pedestrian, who was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault or helmet use. The driver's actions leading to the collision are not detailed beyond the vehicle's travel direction and impact point, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection for pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear end damage.

According to the police report, at 19:10 on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead. The driver of one sedan, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were registered in New York and each had one occupant. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The police report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver errors of aggressive driving and road rage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens collision on 170 St injured a 57-year-old SUV driver. The truck and SUV both made right turns when impact occurred. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, left semiconscious. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. A tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle were both making right turns traveling northeast when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, left semiconscious but not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by one or both vehicle operators. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and close vehicle following in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.

According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided head-on on 143 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens involving a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling west and a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan, resulting in front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Archer Avenue in Queens struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 165th Street around 9:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Hillside Avenue outside a crosswalk. A sedan making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. Limited view contributed to the crash, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Hillside Avenue at 171 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck her on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The vehicle, a 2005 Mazda sedan, sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility during turning maneuvers, emphasizing driver error in failing to yield or adequately observe the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15