Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Two cars crashed on 120th Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Two men hurt, neck injuries. Impact hit front and side. Police found inattention at fault. The street bore the force. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at the intersection of 177-02 120 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The impact struck the center front end of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. Two men, ages 20 and 22, suffered neck injuries; one was a passenger, the other a driver. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for all involved. No other causes or violations were cited in the data. The crash left pain and damage behind, underscoring the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.

A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two women suffered back injuries when sedans collided on Murdock Avenue. Both felt pain and shock. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Night air filled with sirens. The street bore witness to another crash. Systemic danger, again, in Queens.

Two sedans collided at Murdock Avenue and 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both the driver and front passenger of one sedan, women aged 25 and 20, suffered back injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Both were in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the center front and back ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck hit a cyclist on Linden Boulevard. The rider flew from his bike, struck his head, and bled. Police cite driver distraction. The street saw chaos. The cyclist was left semiconscious. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A 20-year-old cyclist was injured after a collision with a pickup truck on Linden Boulevard at Nashville Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, remaining semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck, registered in Arizona, struck the cyclist with its left front quarter panel while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary cause noted was driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Linden Boulevard at 191st Street in Queens. Metal scraped and glass scattered. The motorcyclist, ejected and conscious, suffered a fractured arm. Sirens cut through the afternoon as emergency crews responded to the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a motorcycle and an SUV on Linden Boulevard at 191st Street in Queens. The crash left the 41-year-old male motorcyclist, who was ejected from his vehicle, with a fractured arm and dislocation injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was making a U-turn at the time of impact, while the motorcycle was traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 10-year-old boy on a bike collided with a sedan at 116 Ave and 198 St in Queens. The crash left the child with abrasions on his arm. Sirens echoed as the scene unfolded in the late afternoon light.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a sedan and a bicycle at the intersection of 116 Ave and 198 St in Queens. The crash resulted in injury to a 10-year-old male bicyclist, who suffered an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors by the sedan operator are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal groans on Farmers Boulevard near Merrick. A Mazda sedan’s right side is crushed. The driver, forty, sits upright, pain radiating through his back. Sirens approach. The street is quiet except for the echo of torn steel and distant emergency calls.

A collision occurred on Farmers Boulevard near Merrick involving a Mazda sedan. According to the police report, the Mazda’s right side was caved in and the driver, a forty-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and buckled in. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no other injuries were reported. The data does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old girl was hit by a sedan at the intersection of Farmers Blvd and 104 Ave. The car’s front end struck her lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered a bruised knee and foot. Sirens echoed as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Farmers Blvd struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 104 Ave. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, injuring the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene and diagnosed with contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a cyclist at Merrick Blvd and Pineville Ln. The impact left the cyclist conscious but bleeding from the leg. Sirens echoed as the injured man sat on the curb, traffic crawling past the crumpled bike and dented car.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a cyclist traveling straight on Merrick Blvd at Pineville Ln. The 33-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers fail to yield and operate vehicles without valid licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing 115 Avenue without a signal when a sedan traveling east struck him with its left front bumper. The child suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. The driver proceeded straight ahead, causing serious harm to a vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling east on 115 Avenue in Queens at 14:10 when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the severe consequences of vehicle-pedestrian collisions in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sport utility vehicle hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east on 120 Avenue struck him at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, not at an intersection. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable road users outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 73-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver beyond inattention or distraction, nor does it mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike northbound on Ridgedale Street suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused contusions and bruises. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was absent despite impact to the bike's front center.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured while traveling northbound on Ridgedale Street at 14:37. The bicyclist, who was the sole occupant and driver of the bike, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated level 3, and the victim remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The point of impact was the bike's center front end, with no reported damage to the vehicle involved. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The crash involved an unspecified second vehicle impacting the bike's left front quarter panel. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle traveling west on Merrick Blvd struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was unlicensed and aggressive driving contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle operated by an unlicensed male driver traveling westbound on Merrick Blvd collided with a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining a severity level 3 injury. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front quarter panel, which also sustained damage. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. Driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and operating without a valid license, were primary causes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 56-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions after an e-scooter collided with her on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The scooter, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. Driver errors included improper passing or lane usage, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-scooter operated by a female driver traveling west on Linden Boulevard collided with a 56-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Additionally, the pedestrian's confusion or error is noted but does not shift responsibility from the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the scooter had two occupants. No helmet or safety equipment is mentioned. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane use and passing maneuvers by e-scooter drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered bruises and an arm injury after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Quencer Road in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Quencer Road in Queens at 12:09 PM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on type, driver, or pre-crash actions. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver fault or systemic cause in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

At 113th Avenue and 204th Street, a sedan plowed into a moped head-on. The rider, helmeted and conscious, was hurled and bled from wounds across his body. Police cite traffic control disregard. Steel met flesh. System failed.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a moped head-on at the corner of 113th Avenue and 204th Street in Queens at 1:10 p.m. The moped rider, a 49-year-old man, was thrown from his vehicle and suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report states the rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Police explicitly cite 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that a driver ignored a traffic signal or sign. The sedan's impact was centered on the moped's front end. The report makes no mention of any error or infraction by the moped rider. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle on 122 Ave late at night. Two rear passengers suffered upper arm and head injuries, both in shock. The impact caused significant damage to both vehicles' side doors.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling north on 122 Ave collided with the right side doors of another vehicle. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the other vehicle sustained damage to its right side doors. Two female rear passengers, aged 24 and 26, were injured in the crash, suffering upper arm and head injuries respectively, both classified as injury severity 3 and experiencing shock. Both passengers were not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing driver errors or other factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg fractures. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Farmers Blvd in Queens. A 2019 Nissan sedan was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a northbound 2023 Ducati motorcycle. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida; the motorcyclist was licensed in Pennsylvania.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794118, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 79-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Farmers Blvd near 111 Ave in Queens at 1:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Honda sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially to elderly pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14