Lower the Limit, Stop the Bloodshed

Two sedans collided on Beach 94 Street in Queens. The unlicensed male driver struck the left side doors of another vehicle. The driver sustained contusions and whole-body injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic control, causing the crash and serious harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:58 AM on Beach 94 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and east. The unlicensed male driver of a 2020 Jeep sedan, traveling north, struck the left side doors of a 2021 Honda sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The Jeep driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered contusions and injuries to his entire body. The air bag deployed in the Jeep. The report explicitly identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision impact and driver errors highlight systemic dangers posed by disregard for traffic controls and unlicensed driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The SUV driver and a 12-year-old passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting systemic dangers in vehicle interactions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Freeway in Queens around 1:00 PM. A westbound bus collided with the left side doors of a southbound 2008 Nissan SUV. The SUV was occupied by a female driver and a 12-year-old female passenger seated in the rear. Both were injured with head trauma; the passenger also suffered whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing behaviors by the victims. The impact to the SUV’s left side doors and the resulting injuries underscore the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver made a left turn and struck an 80-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious leg injuries. The crash exposed driver failure to yield and inattention, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Beach Boulevard near Beach 73 Street in Queens at 5:50 PM. A 2010 Nissan sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a left turn, struck an 80-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s unlicensed status and distracted left turn created a hazardous condition that led to serious injury, highlighting systemic risks posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Rockaway Freeway injured a 42-year-old female SUV driver. Both vehicles collided frontally as the SUV traveled east and the sedan turned right northbound. The SUV driver suffered fractures and pelvic injuries, trapped in her vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Freeway near Beach 47 Street in Queens at 13:48. A 42-year-old female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling east collided with a 2015 Mitsubishi sedan making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured with fractures, dislocations, and abdomen-pelvis trauma, trapped inside her vehicle despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The sedan had three occupants, and its male driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors, particularly inattention and unsafe speed, as central causes of this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan collided with a parked vehicle on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of the parked car, injuring a 32-year-old female passenger with hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash.

According to the police report, at 20:21 on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a 2022 Honda sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The collision was caused by the driver's unsafe speed, as noted in the contributing factors. The parked vehicle had two occupants, including a 32-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the moving sedan and the left side doors of the parked car. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on Beach Channel Drive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him, causing fractures and dislocations amid slippery pavement conditions.

According to the police report, at 5:25 AM on Beach Channel Drive, an SUV traveling west struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper and sustained damage to the same area. Additionally, the report notes slippery pavement as a secondary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other occupants were in the vehicle. This incident highlights driver error in yielding and hazardous road conditions as key elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man was injured in a crash on Rockaway Freeway. The driver, a male, suffered a concussion. He was conscious but hurt. Distraction was a factor in the collision.

A collision occurred on Rockaway Freeway in Queens, injuring a 56-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the driver experienced a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention and distraction. The driver was operating a 2013 Mazda SUV, traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the right front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old moped driver was injured in Queens. The crash occurred on Norton Avenue. The driver suffered an abrasion to the elbow. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed contributed to the incident.

A moped driver, 31, was injured in a crash on Norton Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the incident occurred. The driver was conscious but sustained an abrasion to the elbow, classified as a severe injury. The police report cites aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the driver at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver, partially ejected, hit the right rear quarter of a stopped SUV on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 35-year-old man suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Alcohol and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike driver collided with the right rear quarter panel of a stopped Jeep SUV on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The e-bike driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a left turn on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The 21-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The rider was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front end.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on Rockaway Beach Boulevard collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel, indicating impact during the turn. The motorcycle sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist and notes the sedan driver was licensed. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were recorded, but the collision occurred during the sedan’s left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was partially ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV making a right turn on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and injured when his vehicle collided with a northbound SUV making a right turn on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The moped struck the right side doors of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. No pedestrian was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman was hit by a sedan on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The driver, heading east, struck her outside an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Beach Channel Drive in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body and remained conscious. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway are noted as unspecified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666371, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on at Beach 63 Street in Queens. Both drivers, women, suffered elbow and arm injuries. The front passenger also sustained internal injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Beach 63 Street in Queens. The drivers, both female, were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The impact was at the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured, with abrasions and internal injuries to elbows and lower arms. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed or permitted to drive in New York. Safety equipment was used by occupants, and no one was ejected. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit an eastbound e-bike on Beach 42 Street in Queens. The 30-year-old male cyclist suffered a head abrasion. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Beach 42 Street in Queens when it collided with an eastbound e-bike ridden by a 30-year-old male cyclist. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper. The cyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling south on Beach 92 Street in Queens. The vehicle hit the child on its right front quarter panel. The boy suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway near Beach 92 Street in Queens. The child was struck by a southbound SUV impacting the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver was traveling too fast for conditions. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The vehicle had no occupants other than the driver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by speeding vehicles in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Beach 74 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck and injured. A 35-year-old front-seat passenger in one SUV also suffered internal injuries. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Beach 74 Street collided. The crash injured a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk and a 35-year-old female front-seat passenger in one of the vehicles. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The passenger sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the crash and driver inattention or distraction for the passenger's vehicle. One driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal or crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Shore Front Parkway. The 34-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Shore Front Parkway collided. The 34-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely." The male driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers at the points of impact. The female driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike passenger was ejected and injured on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The crash involved an eastbound e-bike and a westbound sedan. Driver inattention caused the collision. The passenger suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Rockaway Beach Boulevard collided with a westbound sedan. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 48-year-old male passenger riding outside the vehicle. The passenger was ejected and sustained internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured on Shore Front Parkway in Queens. She suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Shore Front Parkway near Beach 92 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors by the SUV driver traveling eastbound. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the incident occurred. The vehicle, a Honda SUV, showed no damage, and the driver was going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The primary cause cited is aggressive driving by the vehicle operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was ejected and seriously injured in Queens. The crash involved two parked sedans and a motorcycle traveling west. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard collided with two parked sedans. The 52-year-old female motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was semiconscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedans were stationary before impact, indicating the motorcycle rider was struck while moving. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15