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

A 49-year-old woman suffered lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield at a marked crosswalk on Hillside Avenue. The driver struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing shock and minor bleeding. The crash unfolded late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:52 PM on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling eastbound struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver’s error in yielding to the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. The sedan, a 2014 Nissan operated by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right side of a southbound Nissan sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a neck injury from the impact, sustaining whiplash. Driver inattention caused the collision, police report states.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens at 16:41. A Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the right side doors of a Nissan sedan heading south. The sedan had one occupant, a 58-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury described as whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, licensed and traveling straight ahead, struck the sedan’s right side, damaging the side doors. The sedan’s driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788405, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck him, causing contusions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:01 AM in Queens on 101 Avenue near 102 Street. A female driver operating a 2012 SUV was making a left turn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman crossing 86th Road in Queens was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused impact to the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. The victim suffered abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 86th Road in Queens struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, with the point of impact on the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Ford’s front on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue. His arm bled through torn fabric. The bike’s rear folded in. Driver inexperience and following too closely left no time to stop.

A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured when he struck the front of a Ford vehicle on Lefferts Boulevard near 84th Avenue in Queens at 11:00 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the motorcyclist suffered severe bleeding to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The crash narrative describes the motorcycle’s rear folding in from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, according to the police report. The collision’s point of impact was the motorcycle’s center back end and the Ford’s center front end. The data highlights driver error and systemic danger as central to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on 111 Street in Queens after both drivers disregarded traffic controls. A 68-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The collision highlights dangerous driver behavior at controlled intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:39 on 111 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, each driven by a single occupant. Both drivers, a 68-year-old male from New York and a female from Pennsylvania, were traveling straight ahead but disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factors for both vehicles. The male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The impact points were the left front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the center front end of the female driver's vehicle, resulting in damage to both vehicles. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice for the injured driver, underscoring driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784839, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

At 18:23 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling westbound made a left turn and struck an eastbound bicyclist, according to the police report. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness during left turns as central causes of injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver collided with a refrigerated van while merging on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV’s right side struck the van’s front, injuring the driver with neck whiplash. Limited view and inattention caused the impact, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Van Wyck Expressway involving a Station Wagon/SUV and a refrigerated van. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The refrigerated van was merging southbound when the SUV, also traveling southbound and going straight ahead, struck the van’s center front end with its right side doors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles. The driver’s distraction and limited visibility were key errors leading to the crash, underscoring the dangers of inattention behind the wheel. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782479, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision outside an intersection, leaving the victim bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection but engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which was going straight ahead. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m., highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 102 Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens around 6:57 PM. The report states the sedan driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn northbound when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but the driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed signs of inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites driver errors—failure to yield and driver inattention—as contributing factors, with no mention of pedestrian fault or equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection in Queens. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit the pedestrian with its center front end. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed to the crash, causing back injuries.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 80 Road near Kew Gardens Road in Queens at 10:42 AM. The pedestrian suffered internal complaints and back injuries classified as severity level 3. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and distraction, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780112, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound bus in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head and leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:52 in Queens near 97-17 95 Avenue. A 30-year-old female sedan driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn when her vehicle's right rear quarter panel struck the left front quarter panel of a westbound bus. The bus driver and a 59-year-old female passenger were also involved. Both the sedan driver and the bus passenger were injured, with the driver sustaining head injuries and the passenger suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction during critical maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on 122 St struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan proceeding straight ahead on 122 St in Queens collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Ave around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver negligence at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver suffered serious leg injuries after a collision on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moped operator, who was partially ejected and fractured his lower leg. The sedan involved showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodhaven Blvd near Forest Park Dr in Queens at 14:40. The moped driver, a 43-year-old male with a permit license, was changing lanes improperly when his vehicle's right side doors collided with the left front bumper of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The sedan, which had no occupants and no reported damage, was not cited for any driver errors. The report emphasizes the moped driver's lane change error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The driver, traveling southbound, failed to pay attention, causing a collision that injured the teen’s lower leg and foot with bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on 104 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when he was hit. The driver was traveling straight ahead southbound and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruising. The vehicle showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, specifically inattention and lack of experience, without any contributing fault on the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female driver struck multiple parked vehicles on 75th Street in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the primary cause. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 75th Street in Queens at 16:57. A female driver operating a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling south struck several parked vehicles, impacting the right front bumper of her vehicle. The collision involved multiple stationary vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their left rear bumpers and side doors. The driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' identifying this as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776303, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a taxi hit her while crossing 89 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to the taxi’s front center caused minor bleeding and serious trauma, highlighting dangers for pedestrians off intersections.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 89 Avenue struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi, causing head injuries and shock to the pedestrian, who experienced minor bleeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, though the report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning fault to the victim. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. The report does not cite explicit driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision with a pedestrian outside a crosswalk underscores systemic risks in this Queens location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact injured a rear-seat passenger, causing back contusions and shock. Police cite unsafe lane changing and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Jackie Robinson Parkway when a westbound sedan was changing lanes. A westbound SUV behind it failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the sedan’s rear center. The report identifies "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver and "Following Too Closely" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. A 26-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman suffered a head injury after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on 89 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:28 on 89 Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck an 85-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way during the left turn directly led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on in Queens. The motorcyclist was partially ejected, suffering severe leg injuries and fractures. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in this violent impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 104-20 91 Ave in Queens involving a sedan and a motorcycle traveling east and west, respectively. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old male, was partially 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' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage, confirming a direct head-on impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15