Fifteen Dead, No One Charged: Who Will Stop the Killing on Our Streets?

A Queens crash on 97 Ave involved a Kia SUV and Nissan sedan. Both drivers started moving in traffic when impact struck. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on 97 Ave in Queens at 14:37. A Kia SUV traveling west and a Nissan sedan traveling north both began moving from a stopped position in traffic. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan's male driver, age 25, sustained neck injuries classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The injuries and damage resulted directly from driver errors and failure to observe traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV veered sharply on 87th Street as its driver lost consciousness. Two men, aged 31 and 67, were struck mid-block and killed. Parked cars shattered. The street fell silent. The deadly crash exposed the peril of driver incapacitation.

According to the police report, at 10:31 a.m. on 87th Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV traveling south veered off course when the driver lost consciousness. The vehicle struck two men, aged 31 and 67, walking mid-block, killing them both with injuries to their entire bodies. The report highlights 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. Parked cars were also hit and damaged in the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This incident underscores the lethal risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation and the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A right rear passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 7:40 a.m. Two SUVs and a sedan collided in a chain reaction. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The impact points include the left rear bumper of one SUV, the left front bumper of another SUV, and the right rear bumper of the sedan. A 39-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear passenger position sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The collision underscores driver errors related to maintaining safe distances on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a southbound SUV on Queens’ Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both victims were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:19 on Queens’ Van Wyck Expressway near 89 Avenue. A 2025-model taxi traveling south struck the center back end of a southbound 2008 SUV. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The collision caused neck injuries and whiplash to two female passengers: a 33-year-old driver occupant and a 62-year-old left rear passenger. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victims were noted. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the taxi rear-ended the SUV, underscoring driver error as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801001, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a sedan changed lanes improperly on Queens Boulevard. The collision struck the moped’s left side, fracturing the rider’s lower leg and foot. Driver distraction and lane misuse caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 15:27. A sedan traveling south was changing lanes when it struck the left side doors of a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The moped driver was licensed and riding straight ahead but was not at fault. The collision’s violent impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by inattentive lane changes and improper passing maneuvers in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a bicyclist on 97 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened late at night. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to obey traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on 97 Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was traveling south when a 2006 Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going east, struck him head-on. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, resulting in shock. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, confirming a direct collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two passengers suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving two SUVs. One driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. Impact struck right side doors and left front bumper. Both victims conscious, wearing seat belts, injured with whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Forest Parkway in Queens at 8:15 AM. Two SUVs collided, with one vehicle traveling north going straight ahead and the other making a right turn westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the northbound SUV and the left front bumper of the westbound SUV. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Two passengers, a 59-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries occurred without ejection from the vehicles. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted taxi driver made a left turn, colliding violently with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering serious lower leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash exposed failure to yield and driver inattention on Queens’ Metropolitan Ave.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Metropolitan Ave in Queens. A taxi, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a motorcycle going straight east. The motorcycle driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severe (injury severity 3). The taxi’s front end was damaged, and the motorcycle was demolished. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both attributed to the taxi driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. This collision highlights the dangers of inattentive turning maneuvers and failure to yield, which led to the violent impact and serious injuries to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers collided on 129 St near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Both men suffered moderate injuries including shoulder and neck trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:14 on 129 St near Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Two vehicles, a 2014 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2014 Mercedes SUV traveling north, collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Both drivers, men aged 58 and 64, were injured with upper arm and neck injuries respectively, described as contusions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and right front quarter panel damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 30-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash occurred at night, highlighting driver inattention as the critical factor in this intersection collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 PM on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck by a westbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2004 Lexus SUV registered in New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The scooter’s right rear quarter panel was struck, causing bruising and contusions. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 on 112 St near Jamaica Ave in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male operating an e-scooter northbound without a valid license. The collision involved impact to the scooter’s right rear quarter panel, and the other vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the e-scooter was conscious and sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors beyond the unlicensed operation of the e-scooter. No victim behaviors or other contributing factors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper left turn struck a firetruck traveling straight on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The firetruck bore front-end damage. Driver error caused the crash, highlighting risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6 p.m. on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor, with the SUV making a left turn when it collided with a firetruck traveling eastbound straight ahead. The SUV's left rear quarter panel struck the firetruck's center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The firetruck carried five occupants, all licensed drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in busy urban traffic, particularly involving large emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman was hit in Queens while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. Impact to the pedestrian’s face caused bruising. The driver’s error triggered the collision at Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her in the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Honda sedan. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bus struck the right rear bumper of a box truck making a right turn on Woodhaven Blvd. The truck driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. A 2013 Ford bus traveling south went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of a 2023 GMC box truck. The truck was making a right turn southwest when the collision occurred, striking its right rear bumper. The truck driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the truck driver but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The bus had two occupants and sustained damage to its front center, while the truck's right rear bumper was damaged. The data highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on Queens' 90 Avenue late at night. A 25-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash and severe injuries without ejection or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:37 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a 2007 SUV and a 2025 motorcycle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when their vehicles collided front to front. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female, also contributed to the crash through distraction. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically inattention and distraction, as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused a center-front collision, inflicting neck injuries and whiplash. The pedestrian remained conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a moped traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue in Queens struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators, particularly mopeds, in areas where pedestrians may be present outside of crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793327, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on 101 Avenue left a 25-year-old male passenger injured. The passenger suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver failure to obey traffic controls, causing the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 101 Avenue involving a northbound SUV and an eastbound sedan. The SUV had five occupants, and the sedan had one driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 25-year-old male passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining facial abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. This driver error directly contributed to the collision and subsequent passenger injury. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Myrtle Ave and Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash. One driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles struck front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:16 on Myrtle Ave near Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical factor in the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. One driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a box truck in Queens. The crash occurred at 10:30 AM. According to police, driver inattention caused the collision, with no ejection or other vehicles damaged.

At 10:30 AM in Queens, a 33-year-old female driver operating a 2020 SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling northbound, according to the police report. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, sustaining front-end damage, while the truck showed no damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on 101 Avenue in Queens. A vehicle traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error in not yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious with abrasions upon police arrival. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The impact point was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the driver's turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15