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

A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side, injuring two passengers, including a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, both conscious with internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 90 Avenue in Queens at 14:45. A northbound station wagon/SUV with a driver holding a permit license struck the right side doors of an eastbound sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The SUV’s driver was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 9-year-old rear passenger with chest injuries and a 19-year-old front passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk on Jamaica Avenue was struck by an e-scooter. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-scooter operators in busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved an e-scooter, classified as a moped, with no occupants other than the driver. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the e-scooter driver, nor does it indicate driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The incident occurred in Queens at 15:45. The lack of explicit driver errors in the report does not diminish the systemic danger posed by e-scooters operating in pedestrian-heavy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan struck him on his bike’s left side doors. The crash occurred at night in Queens. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a 13-year-old male bicyclist traveling east at the intersection near 91-21 195 Street in Queens at 22:14. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with bicyclist error or confusion. The sedan driver failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's left side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of young bicyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. An 11-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was hit by a southbound sedan. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a northbound SUV in Queens. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing abrasions. Driver inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Ford SUV traveling north on 190 Street near 92-42 in Queens at 18:25. The pedestrian was playing in the roadway when the vehicle’s right front bumper impacted her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may be present outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver caused a crash on 191 Street in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were SUVs. The collision involved driver inattention, highlighting risks from distracted driving in the borough.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on 191 Street near Hollis Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two SUVs, one traveling east and the other parked before impact. The driver of the moving SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the crash. The parked SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the moving vehicle showed no damage at the point of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered injuries in a Queens crash. A female driver making a left turn struck another sedan traveling straight. Impact hit the right rear quarter panel. Both drivers experienced shock; a child passenger was restrained but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 204 Street in Queens at 11:05. A 35-year-old female driver in a 2023 Mazda sedan was making a left turn when her vehicle's right rear quarter panel was struck by a 2021 Acura sedan traveling straight westbound. The Acura driver was a licensed male. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle movement. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, while a 1-year-old male passenger in the rear seat, restrained by a child safety device, was also injured and in shock. Both occupants were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the Mazda's right rear quarter panel and the Acura's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 93 Avenue in a crash marked by driver error. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The collision exposed dangers from failure to keep right.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 93 Avenue at 13:39. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact for both vehicles was the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 53-year-old female occupant, seated as the right rear passenger, was injured with back pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. She complained of pain and nausea following the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumpers. The crash highlights driver error in lane discipline as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens struck a tractor truck while distracted and improperly changing lanes. The driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck showed no damage, highlighting the severity of the sedan’s impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 94 Avenue in Queens at 11:08 p.m. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the sedan driver’s part. The sedan struck the tractor truck on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to the sedan’s left side doors. The tractor truck, traveling north, sustained no damage despite the impact at its right front quarter panel. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the truck driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man driving a 2003 sedan without a license struck a 2023 Jeep SUV on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact to the sedan’s left rear bumper caused neck injuries and bruising to the sedan driver, who remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:53 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male driver of a 2003 Ford sedan, traveling westbound, collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, sustained a neck injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The licensed SUV driver was not reported injured. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand while crossing 192 Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea after the collision with a 2023 Mercedes SUV.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 192 Street and 90 Avenue while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Mercedes SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors influencing the crash. No driver license or travel direction details were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The absence of explicit driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances around the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly harmed while legally crossing at the marked crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance with defective brakes struck a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The ambulance driver failed to yield right-of-way. Two occupants in the ambulance sustained head and neck contusions, both conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:47 on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving an ambulance and a sedan. The ambulance, traveling north, collided with the right side doors of the sedan moving east. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors by the ambulance operator. Two ambulance occupants were injured: a 26-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion, and the 24-year-old driver sustained a neck contusion. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused center front end damage to the ambulance and right side door damage to the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 202 Street in Queens. A 7-year-old girl, a rear-seat passenger, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on 202 Street near 100 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided with impact on the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 7-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front and side of the vehicles. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a distracted driver made a left turn and struck him in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at a Queens intersection when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 18:16 on 187 Street near 90 Avenue in Queens. A vehicle traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent, suffering a concussion. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn directly led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on and rear-quarter in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 41 and 25, suffered internal injuries to back and shoulder. Both were conscious but trapped or injured. Driver distraction caused the collision. One vehicle overturned on impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 204 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 41-year-old and a 25-year-old man, were injured. The older driver was trapped with back injuries, while the younger driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. One sedan struck the center front end of the other, which was hit on the right rear quarter panel and overturned. The crash resulted from driver errors involving distraction, with no other factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15