Left Turning, Life Ending: Queens Streets Demand Action

Two sedans collided on Queens' 113 Avenue, injuring four occupants. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Injuries included neck and back trauma, with all victims experiencing shock. Both drivers and passengers suffered internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens' 113 Avenue at 18:29. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided with impact on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. None were ejected from their vehicles. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by failure to yield in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving multiple SUVs and a sedan on 225 Street in Queens left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. The crash caused center front and back end damage to vehicles, with the injured driver restrained by a lap belt and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The collision involved several vehicles traveling southbound, including multiple SUVs and a sedan. One SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind, causing a chain reaction. The driver of one SUV, a 31-year-old male, sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact for the involved vehicles was primarily center front and center back ends, indicating rear-end impacts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors related to traffic flow and stopping.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 58-year-old pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the entire body. The driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed, causing severe impact at the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:15 PM when a 2020 sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling westbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver, who was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the entire body and was classified with injury severity level 3. The driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed were critical errors leading to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but driver errors remain the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered neck injuries and whiplash while walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The police report does not specify driver errors or vehicle details, highlighting systemic risks on busy highways.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 3:30 PM. The victim was conscious and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. Vehicle details and driver information are unspecified. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores the inherent dangers for pedestrians walking along busy highways outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda, moving too fast, crashed into a Jeep’s side at 90th Avenue and 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver was crushed and died at the scene. Metal twisted, lives ended. Speed left no room for survival.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 90th Avenue and 212th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 2004 Honda sedan, traveling east, struck the left side of a 2014 Jeep SUV heading north. The impact crushed the 64-year-old Jeep driver, who died behind the wheel. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The narrative states, 'A speeding Honda slammed into a Jeep’s side. The 64-year-old driver was crushed in the wreck. He died behind the wheel, his body bearing the full force of the crash.' The data shows the Honda’s center front end hit the Jeep’s left side doors, with severe damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors are listed for the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver speed, with the victim bearing the brunt of systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on 209 Place in Queens, injuring a 63-year-old male driver. The impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 209 Place near 111 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 sedan suffered an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound 2014 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain focus. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hempstead Avenue struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was involved in a rear-end collision on Hempstead Avenue at 22:15. The sedan, traveling straight ahead southbound, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash resulted in center back end damage to the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15