Lower the Limit, Stop the Bloodshed

A 43-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries when an SUV executing a U-turn on Rockaway Beach Boulevard hit her outside a crosswalk. Glare and limited visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the pedestrian conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Honda SUV making a U-turn on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens at 6:25 p.m. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report cites driver errors including glare and limited visibility obstructing the driver's view, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound during the U-turn maneuver. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at a Queens intersection in daylight. A six-year-old girl, strapped in the back seat, suffered facial lacerations from shattered glass. The collision exposed the danger of blocked views where heavy vehicles meet, leaving blood on the asphalt.

At the intersection of Beach Channel Drive and Beach 45 Street in Queens, two sport utility vehicles collided at 12:05 PM. According to the police report, both vehicles were 'going straight ahead' when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating limited visibility played a key role. A six-year-old girl, restrained in a child seat in the rear of one SUV, sustained severe facial lacerations from shattered glass. The report notes the girl was 'strapped in the back,' emphasizing she was a passenger, not at fault. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight, with no other driver errors such as speeding or distraction listed. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by obstructed views at intersections, where heavy vehicles collide and vulnerable passengers suffer serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle fleeing police crashed into an SUV’s rear on Beach 45th Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, flew headfirst onto the asphalt. He bled from a torn scalp, conscious but alone. Aggressive driving and road rage tore through Queens.

According to the police report, a motorcycle operated by an unlicensed 27-year-old male was fleeing police on Beach 45th Street near Beach Channel Drive when it crashed into the rear of a Honda SUV. The report states the motorcycle was involved in 'aggressive driving/road rage' and was being pursued by police at the time of the collision. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations, described as a torn scalp, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a licensed male, sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The police report highlights 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, underscoring the systemic danger posed by reckless vehicle operation. The victim’s lack of helmet use is noted in the report, but the focus remains on the aggressive driving and police pursuit that led to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752675, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Beach 56 Street in Queens after one driver made a left turn. The impact injured a rear passenger, causing a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:29 AM on Beach 56 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west attempted a left turn and collided with an eastbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the left-turning vehicle. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. A 29-year-old female rear passenger in the eastbound sedan sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers' license status was noted for the left-turning driver, who was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. Both drivers, men, were traveling west when the SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver suffered a back contusion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on Rockaway Freeway near Beach 41 Street in Queens. The collision involved a 2020 BMW SUV and a 2016 Ford sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 22-year-old male driver, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan backing north on Beach 100 Street hit a northbound e-bike rider. The e-bike driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers in Queens’ streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:33 in Queens near Beach 100 Street. A sedan was backing north when it struck an e-bike traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan’s left rear bumper impacted the e-bike’s right front bumper. The e-bike rider, a 52-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Backing Unsafely," highlighting a critical driver error. The e-bike rider was licensed and traveling straight, with no contributing factors listed against him. This collision underscores the hazards posed by unsafe backing maneuvers by motor vehicles, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 76-year-old man driving a sedan suffered chest injuries and shock in a Queens crash. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel struck an unspecified object or vehicle. Air bags deployed, and the driver was not ejected. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver in Queens was injured in a crash involving a 2015 Buick sedan traveling east on Beach 80 Street. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper and quarter panel. The driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints, experiencing shock. Air bags deployed during the collision, and the driver was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were identified as involved or injured. The absence of cited driver errors or victim behaviors suggests the crash circumstances remain unclear from the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed driver struck a parked SUV on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The collision caused back injuries and shock to the driver of the moving vehicle. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. A Ford SUV traveling westbound, driven by a male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 49-year-old male occupant, suffered back injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. This crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man suffered abrasions and an elbow injury when an SUV passed too closely on Beach 94 Street in Queens. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing damage to the SUV’s right side doors. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Beach 94 Street in Queens at 3:35 PM. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at 3. The SUV involved was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging its right side doors. Another parked SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its left side doors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report highlights the driver error of passing too closely, which led to the collision and injuries. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old male SUV driver suffered whiplash after a collision on Beach 56 Street. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck a pickup truck traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:12 AM on Beach 56 Street in Queens. The 47-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a left turn when his vehicle's center front end collided with the right front bumper of a pickup truck traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was injured, reporting whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New York and the pickup truck driver from Georgia. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not assign fault to either party explicitly. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers involving large vehicles on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A multi-wheeled parks department vehicle making a right turn struck two westbound bicyclists on Shore Front Parkway. Both cyclists were ejected and suffered head and face injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:08 a.m. on Shore Front Parkway, a multi-wheeled vehicle operated by the parks department was making a right turn eastbound when it collided with two westbound bicyclists. Both bicyclists, aged 60 and 61, were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries to the head and face, respectively. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The multi-wheeled vehicle showed no damage, while both bikes had front-end damage. The injured bicyclists were conscious but suffered abrasions and contusions. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclists were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. One driver was unlicensed. Impact struck right side doors and left front bumper, causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rockaway Freeway, Queens, at midnight. The first vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan registered in Ohio, was driven by an unlicensed 54-year-old male traveling east. The second vehicle, a 2023 Nissan sedan registered in New York, was driven by a licensed 21-year-old female traveling north. The collision impacted the right side doors of the Dodge and the left front bumper of the Nissan. Both drivers sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control by the female driver. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were restrained by lap belts. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old man suffered chest injuries after a dump truck backing unsafely hit him in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of vehicle maneuvers in roadways.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens was backing when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian. The impact occurred at the truck's right rear bumper, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' directly contributing to the crash. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Mack truck. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making an improper U-turn was struck on its right front bumper by a southbound taxi hitting its left side doors. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but seriously hurt in the Queens crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM in Queens near Beach 67 Street. A sedan traveling southwest was making a U-turn when it was struck on the right front bumper by a taxi traveling straight south. The taxi impacted the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver. The injured party was a 35-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. He was conscious but suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The taxi driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a Florida license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old sedan driver with a lap belt suffered shoulder injuries after colliding with a westbound MTA bus on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The impact struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bus’s right side doors, highlighting driver inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:06 on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked before the crash and was struck on the left front quarter panel by a westbound MTA bus traveling straight ahead, which sustained damage to its right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver inexperience in interactions with large transit vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Beach 95 Street in Queens. A 66-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this serious crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on Beach 95 Street in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling south and east. The 66-year-old male driver, an occupant of one SUV, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other, indicating a significant impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors by the injured driver. The licensed drivers were operating their vehicles straight ahead when the collision happened, underscoring the role of excessive speed in causing this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after a crash on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:23 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The injured party was a 32-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east that struck two parked vehicles: a 2023 Dodge van and a 2014 Honda sedan. The Toyota sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, damaging the center front end, while the parked vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Rockaway Freeway. Two sedans collided head-on and rear-ended another sedan. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving all injured conscious and restrained by lap belts.

At 3:43 PM on Rockaway Freeway in Queens, a collision involving three sedans injured three occupants, according to the police report. The crash involved two sedans traveling westbound that collided center front end to center front end, then rear-ended a third sedan. The report cites driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured include a 38-year-old female driver with head injuries and whiplash, a 33-year-old male front passenger with shoulder and whiplash injuries, and a 57-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts, and none were ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound sedan crashed, striking with its right front bumper. The female driver and front passenger sustained head and eye injuries, both incoherent and complaining of pain or nausea. The crash caused serious trauma without ejection or safety equipment use.

According to the police report, a 2005 Ford sedan traveling north on Beach 40 Street in Queens struck an object with its right front bumper at 1:02 a.m. The female driver, age 31, suffered a head injury and was incoherent, complaining of pain or nausea. The front passenger, a 26-year-old male, sustained an eye injury and was also incoherent with similar complaints. Neither occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both occupants, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment was not used by the driver, and the passenger's use is unknown. The crash caused significant bodily injury to vulnerable occupants inside the vehicle, highlighting the dangers of impact and trauma inside sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries from the impact. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles struck front bumpers, one with visible damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:52 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, involving a male driver traveling south going straight ahead and a female driver traveling north who was turning improperly. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash and classified with injury severity 3. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factors. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the female driver's SUV, while the male driver's vehicle showed no damage. The collision points were the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV and the right front bumper of the female-driven SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14