No One Is Safe Until the Streets Are Safe

A 16-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Beach 21 Street struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Cornaga Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Toyota sedan. The collision highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Grassmere Terrace in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted, striking the pedestrian and causing abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, at 6:36 AM on Grassmere Terrace near Cornaga Avenue in Queens, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV, a 2020 Chevrolet SUV operated by a licensed female driver, showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted, but the primary causes were driver errors: failure to yield and distraction. No victim fault was recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southwest on Beach Channel Drive struck an object head-on. The front passenger, a 19-year-old woman, suffered severe leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver fell asleep, causing the crash and serious harm to the passenger.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling southwest on Beach Channel Drive in Queens crashed with center front end impact at 11:24 PM. The driver, a licensed male, was cited for falling asleep behind the wheel, a critical contributing factor to the collision. The front passenger, a 19-year-old female, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' as the sole contributing factor, highlighting driver fatigue as the cause. No other factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash resulted in significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the passenger, underscoring the dangers of driver inattention and fatigue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old bicyclist was ejected and fractured his arm after an SUV driver distracted by inattention made an improper turn in Queens. The collision struck the cyclist’s center front end, causing severe injury and vehicle damage to the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:17 in Queens near Beach 19 Street. A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The report cites the SUV driver’s inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with an improper turning maneuver. The SUV, a 2005 Mercedes SUV, was traveling west and struck the bicyclist at the center front end, damaging its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver held a permit license from New York but failed to maintain proper control, resulting in this violent collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Plainview Avenue in Queens. The 74-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:46 on Plainview Avenue near Beach 19 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 74-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of the bike. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike was damaged on its left side doors. The driver errors, specifically the failure to maintain attention while making a left turn, directly contributed to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The driver making a left turn was injured, suffering hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:04 AM on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver of a 2020 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the left side doors of a 2019 Honda SUV traveling straight south. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles suffered damage primarily to their left sides. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755593, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after defective brakes caused a crash on Mott Avenue in Queens. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected due to defective brakes while traveling northwest on Mott Avenue in Queens at 11:59. The report states the primary contributing factor was 'Brakes Defective,' which led to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The motorcycle's undercarriage was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup slammed into a parked SUV on Beach 19th. The woman inside, forty-five, died in her seat. Police cite driver distraction. The truck showed no damage. The road stayed quiet, but the toll was final.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck struck a parked SUV near 233 Beach 19th Street in Queens at 3:45 p.m. The SUV's occupant, a 45-year-old woman, was killed in the crash. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck a parked SUV. The woman inside, 45, wore no seatbelt. She died there, still in her seat.' Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The woman was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact underscores the consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian crossing Cornaga Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a contusion to the pedestrian’s elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured while crossing Cornaga Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision occurred at 1:59 PM in Queens. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, driven by a licensed male driver. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn on red collided with a sedan traveling straight on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was making a left turn on red when the collision happened. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The front passenger of the sedan, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, highlighting the SUV driver's error in turning on red. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers, indicating a direct impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report emphasizes driver error as the cause, with no blame placed on the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Beach 13 Street in Queens. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The SUV struck the sedan from behind while traveling westbound, causing whiplash but no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 3:55 PM on Beach 13 Street in Queens, a 2019 SUV traveling westbound struck the rear of a stopped 2004 sedan also heading west. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried two male occupants, aged 44 and 18, both passengers wearing lap belts. Both suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old man crossing Dix Avenue was struck by a backing SUV. The vehicle hit him with its left rear bumper, causing contusions and arm injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing led to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Dix Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The crash occurred at 12:35 PM when a 2014 Kia SUV, traveling southwest, was backing up and struck the pedestrian with its left rear bumper. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A drug-impaired driver struck a parked sedan in Queens. The collision damaged both vehicles and left the driver injured and incoherent. Police identified illegal drug use as a key factor in the crash, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving.

According to the police report, at 11:42 AM in Queens, a 25-year-old male driver was operating a 2004 Mazda sedan westbound when he collided with a parked 2019 Kia sedan on Collier Avenue. The point of impact was the Mazda's right front bumper against the Kia's left rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly cites illegal drug use as the contributing factor to the crash, listing 'Drugs (illegal)' twice under contributing factors. This impairment led to the failure to maintain control and resulted in the collision with the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 2025-06-15

A midnight collision on Rockaway Freeway in Queens left two male passengers with head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling straight when impact occurred. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:01 a.m. on Rockaway Freeway near Cornaga Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 sedan traveling north and a 2011 SUV traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided, with the sedan impacting the SUV's left rear bumper and sustaining front center damage. Two male passengers, aged 22 and 31, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. These driver errors directly contributed to the collision and subsequent injuries. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver traveling northeast on Nameoke Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2023 Ford SUV made a left turn and struck him on Nameoke Street near Central Avenue at 22:49. The e-scooter driver was traveling northeast going straight ahead, while the SUV was making a left turn in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The injured driver suffered contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly states the SUV driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15