No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

A 12-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue made a left turn and struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating the point of impact. No occupant information or driver license details were provided. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on 171 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, at 16:00 on 171 Street in Queens, a motorcycle and a sedan traveling south collided, impacting their left front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male with a learner's permit, was the sole occupant and sustained an upper arm injury and contusions. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The sedan had no registered driver information. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' left front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle failed to yield while making a right turn on 150 Street. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a forceful front-end impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 150 Street and Archer Avenue at 10:20. The 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a right turn and struck him with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was injured crossing Hillside Avenue in Queens. The pick-up truck driver, traveling west, had limited view obstructed. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, suffering abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The truck showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Parsons Boulevard at 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated as 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle, a 1996 Ford pick-up truck, showed no damage at the center front end impact point. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report highlights driver visibility issues as a key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Police noted unspecified contributing factors but did not assign blame to the cyclist.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens was injured in a collision at 10:25 p.m. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without detailing driver errors or victim fault. Both the e-bike and a Ford sedan involved showed no damage, and no occupants were reported in the sedan. The police report does not indicate failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the collision's impact and injuries, with no assignment of blame to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision on Hillside Avenue in Queens injured a 29-year-old unlicensed moped driver. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the moped head-on. The moped driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 Toyota SUV making a left turn eastbound and a moped traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and upper leg trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. Notably, the moped driver was unlicensed, as cited in the report. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but identifies the moped driver’s unlicensed status as a factor. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed vehicle operation and left-turn maneuvers in busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman crossing 138 Place in Queens was struck by a vehicle backing northbound. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing injury to the pedestrian’s entire body. The crash left her conscious but with internal injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 138 Place and 91 Avenue in Queens at 17:19. The 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing when a vehicle traveling north was backing unsafely. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, described as internal, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain awareness and unsafe backing maneuver directly caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The report focuses on driver error, highlighting systemic dangers posed by inattentive backing in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver backing a sport utility vehicle struck another eastbound SUV in Queens. The collision caused front and rear-end damage. The licensed male driver suffered whiplash and back injuries, highlighting dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Highland Avenue in Queens at 10:30 AM. A female driver, unlicensed and operating a 2011 SUV, was backing her vehicle when she struck the center rear end of another eastbound 2018 SUV. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 39-year-old male occupant, sustained center front end damage. The male driver was injured with whiplash and back pain but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, emphasizing the unlicensed driver's error. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing and unlicensed driving in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Jamaica Avenue. The e-bike driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on Jamaica Avenue. A 2003 Honda SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn southbound when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the e-bike driver. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a school bus traveling straight on Archer Avenue in Queens. Three young male occupants in the sedan suffered whiplash and injuries to the neck, back, and legs. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Archer Avenue in Queens. The sedan, driven by a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn when it collided with a school bus traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bus's left front quarter panel. Three male occupants aged 19 and 20 in the sedan were injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to the neck, back, and lower extremities. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the sedan driver's license status as 'Permit' and notes the pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn,' indicating a failure to yield or improper turning maneuver as contributing factors. No contributing factors were assigned to the bus driver or the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and an SUV collided on Dunkirk Street in Queens. The 69-year-old SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. The SUV driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Dunkirk Street in Queens involving a 2016 box truck and a 2018 SUV, both traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 69-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury in Queens. The crash involved two eastbound vehicles colliding with no damage reported. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion and was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling east on 168 Street near Jamaica Avenue was partially ejected after a collision involving another eastbound vehicle. The 24-year-old male driver sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moped and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV collided while both made left turns on 94 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The truck showed no damage. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on 94 Avenue near the Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when the collision occurred. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The truck, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained no damage. The point of impact was the trailer of the truck and the left front bumper of the SUV. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked sedan on 150 Street in Queens. The front passenger of the turning vehicle suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and improper turning. Injuries were serious but no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan traveling north on 150 Street made an improper left turn and collided with a parked 2014 sedan. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion and remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on 169 Street. Impact struck right side doors of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, 51, suffered back contusions. Both drivers distracted. No ejections. Injuries serious but stable.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling southbound on 169 Street. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors and left rear quarter panel of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Fly Wing moped veered east on Jamaica Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. A 62-year-old man in the sidecar was thrown out. His head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. No other vehicle made contact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Jamaica Avenue near 146th Street. According to the police report, a Fly Wing moped swerved east, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sidecar passenger, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, 'No helmet. No license. A 62-year-old man flew from the sidecar. His head struck pavement. He died in silence, chasing a vehicle that never touched him.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The data notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No other vehicles made contact. The crash left one dead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic on Sutphin Boulevard was struck from behind. The front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. The driver of the striking vehicle was inattentive. No vehicle damage reported on the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on Sutphin Boulevard was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. The front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the striking vehicle. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its center back end. The striking vehicle had damage to its center front end. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV made a right turn and struck the left front bumper of a westbound bus on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was making a right turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens when he collided with the left front bumper of a westbound bus. The SUV driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles westbound. The bus had one occupant, and the SUV driver was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The impact hit his right knee and lower leg. He suffered pain and shock. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at an intersection in Queens. He was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford vehicle struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The driver’s license status and vehicle travel direction were not provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was struck on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s brakes failed. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when a sedan with defective brakes struck him. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling south and was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15