No One Is Safe Until the Streets Are Safe

A bus hit a man walking against traffic on Beach Channel Drive. The impact hurt his leg. The bus showed no damage. Two bus occupants were unhurt. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect the man on foot.

A bus struck a 54-year-old man walking along Beach Channel Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was walking against traffic, not at an intersection, when the bus, making a right turn, hit him with its right front quarter panel. The man suffered an abrasion and injury to his lower leg. The bus had two occupants, including the driver, neither of whom were injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The bus itself sustained no damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Seagirt Boulevard and Beach 9 Street. One driver suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite improper turning and failure to yield. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark of another crash. The system failed again.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Seagirt Boulevard and Beach 9 Street. According to the police report, one driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his upper arm and shoulder. The crash involved a southbound sedan making a left turn and an eastbound sedan going straight. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 31-year-old man and a young child, were listed but not reported as injured. The crash highlights driver errors at the intersection, with both vehicles failing to yield and turning improperly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809428, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped on Alonzo Road as a flatbed truck backed into an eastbound SUV. The SUV’s front end crumpled. A 24-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered neck pain and whiplash. Sirens echoed through the morning air in Far Rockaway.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck was backing up on Alonzo Road in Queens when it collided with a station wagon/SUV traveling east. The SUV’s driver, a 24-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The flatbed truck showed no visible damage, while the SUV’s front end was damaged. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man lay semiconscious on Beach Channel Drive, his leg twisted and fractured. The night air was thick with the smell of gasoline. Two sedans, one with a crushed front, stood near the intersection. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived.

A 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Beach Channel Drive and Beach 43 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans, one of which was making a U-turn when it struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and was found semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No information about helmet use or signaling was noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two vehicles slammed head-on on Gipson Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 36 and 65, suffered whiplash and chest or back pain. Each was alone in their vehicle, conscious but injured, as emergency crews arrived in the late afternoon.

According to the police report, a GMC pickup truck traveling north and a Chevrolet sedan traveling south collided head-on at 10-23 Gipson Street, Queens, around 16:02. Both drivers, a 36-year-old man and a 65-year-old man, were the sole occupants of their vehicles. Each sustained injuries described as whiplash and pain to the back and chest. Both drivers wore lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors for both drivers as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear cause or driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. Both drivers were inattentive, causing a rear-end crash. A 24-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and bruising. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles, highlighting driver distraction dangers.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens at 13:10. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which directly contributed to the crash. The first vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the second was stopped in traffic. The collision involved the center front end of the first vehicle striking the center back end of the second. A 24-year-old female front passenger in the second vehicle was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, with no contributing factors noted for the passenger. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the points of impact, underscoring the consequences of distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 46-year-old woman suffered serious leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she emerged from in front of a parked vehicle. The driver’s improper lane usage and distraction caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Jeep sedan struck her at 7:05 AM in Queens near 15-19 Central Ave. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The driver was licensed and slowing or stopping before impact. The crash highlights driver errors in lane usage and distraction as the primary causes of the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three drivers suffered neck and back injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and SUVs. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by one driver led to a violent impact on Beach Channel Drive, leaving all conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach Channel Drive in Queens at 13:32. The collision involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs. Three male drivers, ages 30, 37, and 55, were injured with neck and back injuries, all conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for one driver, while others had unspecified factors. The impact was centered on the front ends of the vehicles. All injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, with airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The driver errors of unsafe speed and ignoring traffic controls directly contributed to the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck driver in Queens crashed into multiple parked vehicles. The driver, unconscious and injured, was found with alcohol involvement cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and highlighted driver impairment dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 1306 Central Ave around 12:20 a.m. The driver of a 2007 pickup truck was injured and found unconscious after colliding with several parked vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The report explicitly notes 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pickup truck was traveling southwest and impacted the left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but sustained injuries with an unknown bodily injury severity rated at 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving and the severe consequences of alcohol-related driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided head-on on Seagirt Blvd at night. Both female drivers suffered neck and chest injuries, experiencing shock and pain. Each was restrained by seat belts. The crash involved a left turn and a straight path, with front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on Seagirt Blvd involving two sedans. One driver, a 22-year-old female, was making a left turn while the other, a 72-year-old female, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. Both drivers were injured, with neck and chest injuries respectively, and both experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Each driver was properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the severity of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 near 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd in Queens. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, and no information about the driver’s license status or vehicle damage is provided. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 7-year-old boy crossing at a marked Queens intersection suffered elbow abrasions after an SUV driver, distracted and speeding, made a right turn. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of pedestrians amid driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Beach 29 Street in Queens around 14:20. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. The involved vehicle, a Nissan SUV traveling east and making a right turn, showed no damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but at a marked crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control speed directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790632, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 69-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in Queens. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on New Haven Avenue near Beach 19 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating legally. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 71-year-old woman, turning east on Rockaway Freeway, crashed her Mazda. Distraction behind the wheel. The right front struck hard. Her leg split open. Blood ran. The airbag burst. She stayed awake in the sudden quiet.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was driving a 2023 Mazda sedan eastbound on Rockaway Freeway near Beach 41st Street in Queens when she crashed while making a right turn. The report states the vehicle struck hard at the right front bumper, causing severe bleeding and a significant leg injury to the driver. The airbag deployed. The driver remained conscious at the scene. Police explicitly cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The report underscores the consequences of driver distraction, which resulted in serious injury and a violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A high-speed crash between two sedans in Queens injured a 17-year-old front-seat passenger. The impact caused bruising and elbow-lower-arm-hand injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed triggered the collision, highlighting dangerous vehicle operation on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:12 near 29-03 Falcon Ave in Queens. Two sedans collided, one traveling south and the other northwest. The 17-year-old male front passenger in one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in controlling vehicle speed. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the center front ends of both vehicles, with one sedan initially parked and the other moving straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. This collision underscores the risks posed by excessive speed in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 35-year-old man suffered head injuries after a vehicle struck him while crossing Beach Channel Drive outside an intersection. The driver, traveling north, failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beach Channel Drive in Queens at 21:05. A pedestrian, a 35-year-old male, was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when struck by a vehicle traveling north. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan traveling south struck a northbound e-scooter on Beach 22 Street. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The victim was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on Beach 22 Street involving a southbound sedan and a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 61-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain attention. The e-scooter was impacted at its center front end, sustaining damage there. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The focus remains on the sedan driver's distraction as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The moped driver, a 24-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Rockaway Freeway near Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. A 24-year-old female moped driver was partially ejected during the collision with a sedan traveling north. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan, carrying three occupants, struck the moped's center front end with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error related to traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 33-year-old woman was injured crossing Beach 35 Street outside an intersection. An SUV traveling west struck her in the face, causing abrasions. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Beach 35 Street outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 2:25 AM in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2013 Jeep SUV traveling west, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not identify this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 22-year-old woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries when an SUV struck her on Beach Channel Drive. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage caused the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north on Beach Channel Drive struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, damaging the SUV’s center front end. The pedestrian, who was not in the roadway, sustained hip and upper leg injuries classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors to the crash, identifying these driver errors as the cause. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors in Queens, resulting in serious harm to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14