Left Turning, Life Ending: Queens Streets Demand Action

An 8-year-old boy was struck while playing in the roadway in Queens. The sedan, traveling north, hit the child on the right rear quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway near 92-38 213 Street in Queens. The child was hit by a northbound sedan, which made contact on the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The child was not at an intersection and was engaged in playing in the road at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries in a Queens crash. Two sedans collided near 112 Avenue. One vehicle was making a right turn; the other was going straight. Impact damaged front and side panels. Driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 218-43 112 Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The crash involved one vehicle making a right turn and another traveling straight ahead. The point of impact included the left rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The collision caused damage to the left side doors and front bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on 224 Street in Queens. The left front bumper of one struck the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash was triggered by reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 224 Street in Queens collided. The Tesla sedan impacted the Toyota sedan on its right side doors with its left front bumper. A 52-year-old male driver, occupant of one vehicle, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in response to external stimuli. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused significant damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled west. The sedan driver was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Jamaica Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading west. The sedan's 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the truck driver. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a parked sedan on 208 Street in Queens. The sedan’s 83-year-old driver was injured, semiconscious, with whole-body trauma. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. No visible complaints were reported at the scene.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling westbound struck a parked sedan on 208 Street in Queens. The sedan’s 83-year-old male driver was injured and found semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Physical Disability' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Both contributing factors for the injured occupant are marked as 'Unspecified.' The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn was struck from behind by an SUV traveling west on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens when it was rear-ended by an SUV traveling straight westbound. The sedan carried two occupants: a 50-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with whiplash and neck trauma but remained conscious and were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV had one male occupant and struck the sedan at the center back end, damaging its rear. The sedan’s driver was also cited with an unspecified contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning. The impact struck the front center and left rear quarter panels. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash involved two SUVs on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and turning improperly as contributing factors. One SUV was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn. The collision impacted the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike in Queens suffered a shoulder abrasion after a crash. The collision happened on Hillside Avenue. The bike was hit from behind. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved the bicyclist's bike being struck from behind by another vehicle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a southbound motorcycle on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hillside Avenue made a left turn and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 19-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred near Springfield Boulevard in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 3 a.m. on 222 Street in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men going straight. One driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Impact hit center front and left front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 222 Street in Queens at 3 a.m. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. One driver, age 38, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck an Audi sedan on Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens involving a Ford SUV and an Audi sedan. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors. A 23-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman was injured crossing 89 Avenue in Queens. The van, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on 89 Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The van showed no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling factors were involved. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV tore ahead on Cross Island Parkway. The front end crumpled. The driver, a 76-year-old woman, died alone behind the wheel. No other vehicles. No skid marks. Speed and ignored signals left no room for escape.

A 2008 Toyota SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway near 112th Avenue in Queens. The sole occupant, a 76-year-old woman driving east, was killed. According to the police report, the SUV 'slammed forward at speed.' The front end was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver died at the scene. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the lethal risk when speed and traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Queens’ 104 Avenue. A 70-year-old female driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck each other’s left sides. The injured driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 104 Avenue in Queens. The 70-year-old female driver of a 2017 Honda was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved the left front bumper of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of a 2019 BMW. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in maneuvering. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea and was in shock after the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided while both made right turns on Jamaica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, 59, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and left front bumper of the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Jamaica Avenue as both vehicles were making right turns. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle was damaged at its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 90 Avenue in Queens. A 29-year-old female driver suffered chest abrasions. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north and east collided on 90 Avenue near Hollis Court Boulevard in Queens. The 29-year-old female driver of the northbound Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining chest abrasions. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles impacted each other on their front quarter panels. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors or violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the right front quarter panel of the Subaru SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old moped driver crashed in Queens near 219 Street. The driver, unlicensed and speeding, hit an unspecified vehicle head-on. He suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The moped’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on 219 Street in Queens. The driver was unlicensed and traveling east when the collision occurred. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The moped struck another unspecified vehicle at the center front end, damaging the moped’s left front bumper. The driver sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old man was hit by a bus while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal in Queens. The bus was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian was left semiconscious with serious injuries at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet bus traveling southeast on Hillside Avenue in Queens struck an 84-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Springfield Boulevard. The bus was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was semiconscious and sustained serious injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The bus showed no visible damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated level 3, and no safety equipment or fault was noted on the pedestrian's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided head-on with an SUV making a right turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2007 Nissan sedan traveling east on Hillside Avenue struck a 2006 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash involved three occupants in the sedan and one in the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a southbound sedan backing up on 99 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles sustained right-side bumper damage. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2011 SUV traveling west collided with a 2016 sedan backing south on 99 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s 44-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. The sedan was backing at the time of impact. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment occurred. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15