Hollis Bleeds While City Waits: Slow the Cars, Save a Life

A northbound SUV slammed into parked cars on 202nd Street. Six people inside were hurt. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Bruises and pain followed. The street fell silent after the crash.

A crash on 202nd Street in Queens left six vehicle occupants injured when a northbound SUV struck several parked cars. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. The injured included adults and children, with one driver suffering a knee and foot injury. The impact damaged the front and sides of multiple vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report details that all injuries were to people inside the vehicles. Driver error—specifically inattention and unsafe passing—was the primary cause cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together at 186th Street. A 13-year-old girl and a 54-year-old passenger were among those hurt. Both drivers suffered bruises. Police say traffic control was ignored. Metal twisted. Lives rattled. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 88-49 186th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling east and a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling south. The crash left a 13-year-old girl and a 54-year-old passenger with unspecified injuries. Both drivers, a 30-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises to their back and upper arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed in Queens. One driver, an 89-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The other driver and two passengers had unspecified injuries. The police listed no clear cause. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 104 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, an 89-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The other driver, a 54-year-old man, and two additional occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left both cars damaged, with impact to the right side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816146, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Both drivers distracted. One driver and one passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. The cause: inattention behind the wheel.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of 196th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 67-year-old man, and a 63-year-old female passenger sustained injuries, including whiplash and chest trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. Both vehicles were traveling west; one was making a left turn, the other going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both vehicles damaged. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck hit a 73-year-old man crossing Jamaica Ave with the signal. The man suffered facial injuries and shock. The truck’s front end struck him at the intersection. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was injured when a pick-up truck struck him at the intersection of Jamaica Ave and 193 St. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the truck’s center front end hit him. He suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock at the scene. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and not ejected. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Avenue. The impact bruised his hip and leg. He was left in shock. Police cite driver inattention. The crosswalk was marked. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.

A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at the intersection with Hollis Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk and suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right side doors were damaged in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any pedestrian error or safety equipment as a factor. The collision underscores the risk faced by those crossing city streets, even in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813137, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Hillside Avenue. A child suffered a head injury. A woman was semiconscious with chest pain. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of carelessness.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at 190-14 Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved one SUV making a U-turn and another traveling straight. A nine-year-old boy sustained a head injury. A thirty-one-year-old woman was semiconscious and complained of chest pain. Other occupants, including a five-year-old girl, were involved but had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered damage, with impact points on the left side doors and center front end. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air hung heavy on 191st Street as an SUV turned left into a cyclist’s path. Metal struck flesh. The 31-year-old rider hit the pavement, clutching his head, dazed and in pain. Sirens echoed. Blood pooled on the concrete. Shock set in.

A collision occurred on 191st Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens when a southbound SUV making a left turn struck an eastbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in the crash. The 31-year-old male cyclist suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. He was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The impact left the cyclist in shock. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash underscores the consequences of driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on 205 Street near 93 Avenue as two cars collided. A woman in the front passenger seat clutched her neck, semiconscious. The driver suffered a fractured arm. The air hung heavy with the shock of sudden impact and sirens approaching.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred on 205 Street at 93 Avenue in Queens. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman riding as a front passenger, who sustained a neck injury and was semiconscious, and a 42-year-old male driver, who suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into a bicyclist at 187 Place and 91 Avenue. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, hit the pavement and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating from his battered knee.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 187 Place collided with a northbound bicyclist at 91 Avenue in Queens. The 43-year-old male cyclist was ejected and injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are noted in the data. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to serious harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left at Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street. Its right front slammed into a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver, age 76, walked away. A baby rode in the car. No others hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street struck a 71-year-old man who was crossing. The impact was to the right front quarter panel of the car. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the driver, a 76-year-old man, walked away after the crash. A baby was present as a passenger in the vehicle, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. No driver injuries or vehicle damage were recorded. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the dangers posed by driver inexperience during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched on Jamaica Ave as three vehicles collided. A 28-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, left in shock. The crash scattered debris and left scars on bumpers and quarter panels. Sirens pierced the morning air.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV, a sedan, and a box truck occurred on Jamaica Ave at 193 St. One driver, a 28-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The box truck was parked before impact, while the sedan was changing lanes and the SUV was proceeding straight. No other driver errors or factors, such as helmet use or signal issues, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorbike and an Audi collide head-on at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. Metal twists. A 19-year-old is thrown and crushed, dying on the street. The SUV driver survives. Sirens fade. The cause: driver inattention, according to police.

A deadly collision unfolded at 188th Street and 90th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike and an Audi SUV met head-on, according to the police report. The impact demolished the bike and ejected its 19-year-old rider, who was crushed and killed. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, survived with pain. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The police narrative states, 'A motorbike and an Audi meet head-on. The bike shatters. A 19-year-old is thrown, crushed, killed.' No contributing factors are attributed to the motorbike rider beyond 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on driver inattention as the systemic danger that led to this fatal outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeches on Hollis Ave at 200th Street. Two cars collide. A woman in the back seat grabs her neck, stunned and hurt. The sedan’s nose is crushed, the SUV’s rear torn open. The smell of alcohol lingers in the air.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Hollis Ave at 200th Street. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left a 50-year-old woman, seated in the rear of one vehicle, injured and in shock, clutching her neck. The sedan sustained severe front-end damage, while the SUV’s rear was heavily impacted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The presence of alcohol stands out as a critical element in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 104 Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2019 Alfa SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred at right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:16 AM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the collision occurred. The impact points were the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The female driver, age 46, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver impairment. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14