No More Names: End the Bloodshed on Queens Streets

Two SUVs collided in Queens. One was parked. The moving SUV struck the parked vehicle’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. A 32-year-old woman driving and a 4-year-old boy in the rear passenger seat suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south struck a parked 2023 SUV on 106-14 Princeton Street in Queens. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old child passenger in the rear seat were injured, both sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The moving vehicle impacted the parked SUV’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. Both occupants were conscious and restrained; the child was in a child restraint, and the driver had an airbag deployed and wore a lap belt. The crash highlights driver errors of inattention and unsafe speed leading to collision with a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2022 SUV struck a 2011 sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Four men inside the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 5:15 a.m. Driver distraction caused the collision. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2011 BMW sedan also heading north. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Four male occupants in the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 30 to 42, sustained back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No ejections occurred. The collision caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles struck on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused right front bumper and left door damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south collided with a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling southeast on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a Jeep SUV on 148 Street in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on 148 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The impact occurred at the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue near 168 Street in Queens at 11:35 p.m. The front passenger, a 38-year-old man, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver errors including traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. One driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. The injured occupant was not ejected and was seated in the front passenger seat. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck a roof, injuring its driver and front passenger. Both suffered whiplash—neck and back injuries. The forklift involved showed no damage. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Beaver Road in Queens collided with an object impacting the roof of the vehicle. The sedan had two occupants: a 72-year-old male driver and a 65-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, suffering whiplash with neck and back complaints. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The other vehicle involved was a forklift traveling west, which sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The forklift driver was licensed and showed no damage to the vehicle. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan occupants but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus hit an 18-year-old e-scooter rider at 168th Street and 89th Avenue. The teen was ejected and died from head trauma. Blood marked the pavement. The bus showed no damage. Traffic control was ignored. The crash ended a young life.

An 18-year-old riding an e-scooter was killed at the corner of 168th Street and 89th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the northbound bus struck the rider, who was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, “The light was not obeyed.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bus sustained no damage. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary failure was the disregard for traffic control. The crash claimed the life of a vulnerable road user in a moment of systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Parsons Boulevard made a left turn and struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The contributing factor listed was the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The incident highlights a failure in driver yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan turning right struck a moped traveling straight on Jamaica Avenue. The moped driver, an 18-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan was making a right turn on Jamaica Avenue when it collided with a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The moped driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan carried three occupants, including the licensed male driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian crossing legally at the intersection on Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2019 Jeep sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck while crossing Jamaica Avenue at a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. No driver errors or vehicle damage were reported.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at a marked crosswalk in Queens. She was conscious and suffered contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle involved was a Buick traveling east, which struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver’s license status and actions were not specified. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but no driver fault was recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 83-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter on 160 Street in Queens. The rider drove at unsafe speed and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The scooter's front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on 160 Street in Queens struck an 83-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which carried two occupants. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection and was not at fault. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by reckless e-scooter operation in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved defective brakes. Both vehicles were traveling south. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle from behind, impacting center back end to center front end. A 70-year-old female front passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ center ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and facial injuries in a crash involving multiple sedans on 179 Street. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 179 Street involving several sedans. The injured party was a 25-year-old male driver who sustained facial injuries and a concussion. The report notes that unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision. The driver was not ejected and the airbag deployed during the crash. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, indicating a loss of control. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors. The driver was conscious at the scene and received injury severity level 3 treatment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy crossing Archer Avenue with the signal. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Archer Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The crash involved a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. Impact hit the bike’s right front bumper. The rider remained conscious with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a sedan making a left turn collided with him in Queens at 143-31 101 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, while the sedan also traveled east but was turning left. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-bike rider sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old man driving an SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on Liverpool Street in Queens. Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. One driver was trapped in the wreckage. Police noted alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as factors.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver, unlicensed and possibly impaired by alcohol, collided with several parked SUVs on Liverpool Street in Queens. The crash injured three men: the unlicensed driver, a 34-year-old driver, and a 31-year-old front passenger. All suffered whiplash and upper body injuries, with the 53-year-old trapped in his vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The vehicles involved were mostly SUVs, with damage concentrated on front and left side impacts. No pedestrian involvement was reported. The injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered back injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were passengers in the SUV struck from behind. The collision caused center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the other vehicle. Both drivers were male.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway was struck from behind by another vehicle also traveling north. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Two male occupants in the SUV, aged 37 and 33, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors for both injured passengers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. The driver of the striking vehicle held a learner's permit, while the SUV driver was licensed. No ejections or pedestrian involvement were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when their right front bumpers struck. The sedan driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver in a 2018 sedan collided with a 2020 SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the right front bumpers impacted. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No ejections occurred, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a parked taxi on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The taxi showed no damage. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Hillside Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked taxi. The cyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The taxi, occupied by a single male driver, was stationary at the time of impact and showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the cyclist. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The cyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and suffered injury severity level 3. The taxi driver was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15