No One Is Safe Until the Streets Are Safe

A taxi and a bicyclist collided in Queens at Redfern Avenue. The taxi made an improper left turn. The 37-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. He was conscious and wearing pads. The taxi’s left front bumper hit the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided in Queens near Redfern Avenue. The taxi driver was making an improper left turn when the crash occurred. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing protective pads. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old woman was struck while crossing Beach 20 Street at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way during a right turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Beach 20 Street at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver of a 2017 SUV, making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old woman was struck by an SUV starting from parking on Beach 20 Street in Queens. The impact hit her right knee and lower leg. She was conscious and suffered bruising. The crash occurred outside an intersection with no signal or crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, started from parking and struck her on Beach 20 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and complained of bruising. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two motorcycles tore down Beach Channel Drive. Both hit a sedan. Metal twisted. One rider, thrown, died on the street. Another ejected, hurt. The sedan driver had no license. Speed ruled the moment. Lives changed in seconds.

On Beach Channel Drive near Beach 45th Street in Queens, two motorcycles crashed into a sedan. According to the police report, both motorcycles were traveling at unsafe speed. The impact demolished both bikes. A 38-year-old man riding without a helmet was ejected and killed after his head struck the ground. Another motorcyclist, age 33, was also ejected and suffered internal injuries. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured and complained of pain. The police report notes the sedan driver was unlicensed. The only contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The absence of a helmet is noted for the rider who died, but the primary cause remains unsafe speed and the presence of an unlicensed driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck while crossing Beach 51 Street in Queens. The driver hit her with the right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Beach 51 Street and Beach Channel Drive in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. One driver made a right turn; the other went straight. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. One SUV was traveling straight east; the other was making a right turn eastbound. The front passenger in the turning SUV, a 68-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman was struck while crossing Neilson Street with the signal. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed, inexperienced driver making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver was making a left turn on Neilson Street in Queens when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a multi-SUV crash on Rockaway Freeway. The lead vehicle stopped in traffic. A following SUV struck it from behind. Driver inattention and defective brakes contributed to the impact. All injured were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Rockaway Freeway in Queens involving three SUVs traveling eastbound. The first two vehicles were stopped in traffic when a third SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the second vehicle from behind. The crash injured three occupants: a 62-year-old front passenger with head injuries and two drivers, ages 49 and 73, both suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The police identified driver inattention and defective brakes as contributing factors. The injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact points were the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back ends of the stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman driving an SUV crashed on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female driver operating a 2012 SUV was traveling west on Seagirt Boulevard in Queens when the vehicle collided with an object at the left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash caused damage to the SUV's left front bumper. The driver held a valid New York license at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male e-bike rider suffered hip and upper leg abrasions after a sedan made a U-turn and hit him on the left rear quarter panel. The crash occurred on Redfern Avenue in Queens. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn in Queens struck an e-bike traveling south on Redfern Avenue. The 22-year-old male e-bike driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing Too Closely. The sedan impacted the e-bike on its left rear quarter panel, causing injuries to the rider who was wearing a helmet. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a crash on Central Avenue. The pick-up truck was making a left turn when it was struck at the center back end. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured while operating a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck on Central Avenue. The vehicle was making a left turn when the collision occurred at the center back end of the truck. The driver sustained back injuries and remained conscious throughout the incident. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were provided. The crash highlights the dangers present during turning maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Beach 9 Street. A right rear passenger suffered a fractured knee and foot. The crash involved aggressive driving. One driver was unlicensed. Damage hit right side doors and front ends. Injuries were serious but no ejections.

According to the police report, multiple sedans collided on Beach 9 Street due to aggressive driving and road rage. The crash involved four vehicles traveling east, with one making a left turn and others going straight. A 34-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes aggressive driving as a contributing factor and identifies one driver as unlicensed. Vehicle damage concentrated on right side doors and front ends. No victims were ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's safety equipment or actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Ocean Crest Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling east, hitting the boy with the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Crest Boulevard. The boy was at an intersection and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound and struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even without clear driver violations recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The biker was ejected, suffering severe leg injuries. The SUV's right front bumper hit the motorcycle's front center. The motorcyclist was conscious but fractured and dislocated his knee and foot.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury without implicating the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man driving south on Chandler Street crashed into a parked sedan. The impact injured his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inexperience and unlicensed status. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Chandler Street involving multiple vehicles. The driver, unlicensed in New York and cited for driver inexperience, struck a parked sedan with the center front end of his vehicle. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a station wagon/SUV making a right turn and other parked vehicles. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unlicensed operation and inexperience, as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Edgemere Avenue crashed at unsafe speed. The vehicle suffered front-end damage. An 18-year-old female rear passenger sustained a head contusion. The driver lost control due to steering failure. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Edgemere Avenue in Queens crashed due to unsafe speed and steering failure. The collision caused front-end damage to the vehicle. An 18-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, suffering a head contusion. She was conscious and remained inside the vehicle, not ejected. The report lists the driver errors as unsafe speed and steering failure. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519845, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV made a left turn on Sage Street in Queens. A Hyundai sedan traveling south attempted to pass improperly. The vehicles collided, striking the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. A front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn on Sage Street in Queens when it collided with a 2013 Hyundai sedan traveling south that was passing improperly. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The sedan had two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no indication of victim fault or helmet use. The crash highlights the dangers of improper passing maneuvers and left turns in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Mott Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were making turns when the vehicles collided front-left. Two men inside suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved improper turning and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Mott Avenue in Queens. One driver was making a right turn while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. Two male occupants, aged 27 and 28, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck hit a 73-year-old man at Central Avenue and Nameoke. He fell. Blood pooled. His breath faded. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The man died in the street. The system failed to protect him.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound box truck struck him at the intersection of Central Avenue and Nameoke Avenue. According to the police report, 'A box truck moving north struck a 73-year-old man in the intersection. He fell, head bleeding, breath fading. The truck showed no damage. The man died where he lay.' The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left one man dead and exposed the dangers faced by pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan going straight on Rockaway Freeway. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning and disregarded traffic control as causes. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Rockaway Freeway made an improper left turn and collided with a northbound sedan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left side doors. A 36-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and was the only person reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15