Blood on Beach Channel: Precinct 100’s Silence Is Deadly

Two sedans collided on Beach 128 St in Queens under conditions of glare and limited visibility. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a westbound sedan striking a southbound sedan making a left turn, damaging both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:07 AM on Beach 128 St in Queens. A westbound sedan driven by a 63-year-old man was traveling straight when it collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the right side doors of the southbound vehicle. The report cites 'Glare' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver visibility issues. The male driver of the westbound sedan sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions impairing driver sight and decision-making.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after being struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard outside an intersection. The driver, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 8:33 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a sedan traveling east. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage to the vehicle was recorded. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights the danger of pedestrian crossings outside intersections and the impact of vehicle movement on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on Cross Bay Blvd sent a 29-year-old driver and two young passengers in an SUV to shock and neck injuries. The SUV was struck from behind by a sedan traveling southbound, causing whiplash and pain complaints among the occupants.

According to the police report, at 13:23 in Queens on Cross Bay Blvd, a sedan traveling southbound struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact was centered on the front end of the sedan and the back end of the SUV. The SUV carried a licensed female driver aged 29 and three occupants, including two children aged 3 and 5. All three SUV occupants suffered neck injuries and were in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing causes, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured passengers were restrained with child restraints and seat belts. The collision caused whiplash and complaints of pain or nausea but no ejections. The report highlights driver error in maintaining distance as the key factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered whiplash and upper leg injuries in a Queens rear-end crash. A 2023 Nissan struck a stopped 1972 Pontiac on Beach Channel Drive. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, at 7:00 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens, a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling west slowed or stopped in traffic. A 1972 Pontiac sedan behind it, also traveling west, collided with the Nissan's center back end. The Pontiac driver was stopped in traffic. The Nissan driver, a 19-year-old male with a permit license, was cited for driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The 53-year-old Pontiac driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while the Nissan driver sustained hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and unsafe following distance—as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan struck her while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian outside an intersection. The girl remained conscious despite her injuries.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 16:10 on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling east struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian error or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs slammed together on Beach Channel Drive, glare burning through the windshield. A woman, 47, was pinned and crushed behind the wheel, her body shattered but her mind alert. Metal and sunlight conspired to trap her in agony.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 140th Street in Queens. The crash occurred in blinding sunlight, with 'glare' cited as a contributing factor. One SUV was making a left turn while the other traveled straight ahead. The report describes how a 47-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, was crushed behind the wheel, suffering injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious as she was trapped by the wreckage. The police report states that both drivers were licensed and that the blinding sun played a direct role in the collision. No specific driver error beyond the environmental condition of glare is listed in the official data. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of those inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a Hyundai SUV collided with his bike while making a left turn. The impact occurred at the bike’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 on Beach 67 Street in Queens. A 77-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Hyundai SUV traveling south struck him while making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor, alongside "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to be using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver error in controlling speed and executing turns, contributing to the injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. The collision involved multiple vehicles and was caused by failure to yield and unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach 68 Street in Queens at 3:29 PM. The injured party was a 40-year-old male sedan driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Multiple vehicles were involved, including sedans and an SUV, with damage noted on front and rear bumpers. The data highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver operating a 2014 Buick sedan was involved in a crash on Beach 126 Street in Queens at 1:10 a.m. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault or specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

A bus struck a bicyclist from behind on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police cited the bus driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:30 AM on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, a 2023 Nova bus was entering a parked position when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed in New York and female. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance near vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15