No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

A bicyclist suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck him on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred on its right side. Limited view contributed to the crash, leaving the cyclist in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:07 on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was hit on the right side doors of a 2004 Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic and also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors from the victim were noted. The impact occurred on the right side of the SUV, indicating a failure to maintain clear sightlines or properly assess the surroundings before proceeding. No visible injuries were reported on the driver, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, at 7:09 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a taxi collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling westbound. The impact injured a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed unsafely into her at a Queens intersection. The driver caused the collision by reversing without caution, striking the pedestrian who was in the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 9:03 p.m. A 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Nissan sedan backed unsafely, striking her at an intersection. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without proper caution in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Sutphin Blvd struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact injured her hip and upper leg, leaving bruises. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling southbound on Sutphin Blvd near Archer Ave when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Queens’ 93 Avenue late at night. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from bruises to full-body pain. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on 93 Avenue in Queens involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers and quarter panels. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 56-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. A 55-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified, and no victim behaviors were noted as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on 178 Street near 93 Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi made a left turn and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s left front bumper hit the victim, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on Archer Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection near 160th Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact was at the center rear and front ends. No ejections or fatalities reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The first vehicle was struck at the center back end by the second vehicle impacting its center front end. The driver of the second vehicle, a 71-year-old female occupant, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not attribute fault to the victim or cite pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Vehicle damage was noted on the rear end of the first sedan, while the second sedan showed no damage. The collision illustrates risks of rear-end impacts in traffic flow but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn was struck on its left side doors by a bus traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered internal injuries, including back and shoulder trauma. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 9:30 AM. A station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn when it was hit on the left side doors by a bus traveling westbound. The bus impacted the SUV's left side doors, causing damage and injuries. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 17-year-old left rear passenger with back injuries, a 41-year-old front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries, and the 25-year-old male driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bus operator. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 176th Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered shock and complained of pain. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 2024 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on 176th Street around 11 p.m. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, resulting in injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The pedestrian’s exact location and actions at the time of impact are unknown. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash, highlighting systemic risk to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Guy R Brewer Blvd struck a bicyclist moving east near Archer Ave in Queens at 3:50 PM. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision impacted the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 170 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. One driver suffered a head injury and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the impact at their front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 170 Street near 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:00 a.m. Two female drivers, each operating a sedan, were traveling south and west respectively when they collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. One driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision points were the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported. The report highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling west struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused abrasions and a severe head injury, leaving the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Nissan SUV traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 11:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, resulting in head injuries classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on the Van Wyck Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Jamaica Avenue around 8 p.m. Four occupants, including children, suffered facial, chest, and neck injuries. Both drivers were licensed. Impact points were left front bumper and right front quarter panel, indicating a side-angle collision.

According to the police report, at 20:00 on Jamaica Avenue, two station wagons/SUVs collided. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle. Four occupants were injured: a 13-year-old male and an 8-year-old female, both with facial injuries; a 51-year-old male driver with chest injuries; and a 53-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists driver contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision dynamics suggest failure to yield or misjudgment during the left turn, but no explicit driver errors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on Jamaica Avenue collided, striking each other on their left sides. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Impact damaged both vehicles’ left bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan SUV and a 2014 Nissan pickup truck collided while both were traveling west on Jamaica Avenue. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left bumpers. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, only noting unspecified contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries and whiplash after a sedan hit him outside an intersection on Hillside Avenue. The driver, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center amid glare conditions that impaired visibility.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, which also suffered damage. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver visibility. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions like glare and the critical impact of driver visibility errors in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan stopped in traffic struck a westbound moped from behind on Jamaica Avenue. The moped driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered a concussion and head injury, left semiconscious. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2022 Mercedes sedan was stopped in traffic on Jamaica Avenue when it rear-ended a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a concussion and head trauma, and was found semiconscious. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention while stopped in traffic led to the collision. No other contributing factors involving the moped driver were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The driver, a Ford SUV traveling north, showed no vehicle damage. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with lower leg injuries.

At 3:10 PM in Queens on 147 Place near Archer Avenue, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was struck outside an intersection. According to the police report, the collision was caused by "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle involved was a 2010 Ford SUV traveling north with no reported damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The report explicitly cites driver error—distraction and inattention—as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians even when vehicle damage is absent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 138 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided. Two passengers, an 8-year-old girl and a 49-year-old woman, suffered contusions and bruises. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and west on 138 Street in Queens collided at the center front ends of their vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the northbound Nissan and the center front end of the westbound Hyundai. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash injured two passengers: an 8-year-old girl seated in the left rear passenger seat and a 49-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. Both were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the face and back, respectively. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Additionally, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was noted as a factor affecting the 8-year-old's vehicle. Neither occupant was ejected, and both used lap belts and harnesses. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758940, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15