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

A sedan’s front bumper smashed a woman’s leg near Jamaica Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver looked away. Metal screamed. A parked Ford shuddered. The woman, conscious, lay torn and bleeding in the gutter.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old woman was struck by a Hyundai sedan near 127-03 Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 1:27 a.m. The report states she was outside the crosswalk when the vehicle hit her, splitting open her leg and causing severe lacerations. The impact was so forceful that a parked Ford SUV was also slammed. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver looked away before the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the collision. The woman was conscious at the scene, her injury classified as severe. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772041, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries after a solo crash on Park Ln S in Queens. The SUV struck head-on, causing fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the accident.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:14 on Park Ln S, Queens, involving a 2022 SUV traveling north. The driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but was found semiconscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771423, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a left-turning SUV struck him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on 107 Street near 95 Avenue in Queens. A VOLK SUV was making a left turn traveling west when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a pickup truck from behind on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered back injuries and shock. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a pickup truck from behind while the truck was making a left turn. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel and bumper, while the pickup truck showed no damage. Both vehicle drivers, males aged 48 and 35, were injured with back pain and shock, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the driver error of the sedan driver. This crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered concussion and leg injuries after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV driver’s errors included turning improperly and following too closely. The motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed, sustaining serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 16:20. The SUV driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking a motorcycle traveling westbound. The report cites the SUV driver’s contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely." The motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old male, was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The motorcycle’s point of impact was listed as "Other," with damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The SUV also sustained center front end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This crash highlights driver errors by the SUV operator as the primary cause, with no indication that the victim’s behavior contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767893, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV turned left at 80th Street and Myrtle Avenue, crushing a 17-year-old girl’s leg as she crossed with the signal. The driver’s license remained intact. The SUV showed no scars. Her knee did.

At the intersection of 80th Street and Myrtle Avenue in Queens, a 17-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg when a Toyota SUV turned left and struck her. According to the police report, the girl was 'crossing with the light' at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The SUV, described as a 2015 Toyota, sustained no visible damage, and the driver retained his license after the crash. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report makes clear that the victim was in the intersection and had the signal in her favor when the SUV made its left turn, resulting in her injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on the Van Wyck Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764270, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling east collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash injured a 73-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 16:40. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. A 73-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. Both vehicles suffered damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on 101 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited glare as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:50 in Queens near 123-12 101 Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight east. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report notes glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility during the turn. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to yield to the cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No driver license issues were reported for the sedan driver. Vehicle damage was minimal or not noted. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the cyclist's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling straight struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead collided with a pedestrian who was not in the roadway but near 89-32 98 Street in Queens. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the e-bike operator as key contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The crash occurred around noon, highlighting the dangers posed by aggressive e-bike operation in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck injuries after a taxi struck her vehicle’s left rear bumper. The crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. A 62-year-old female driver of a 2019 Nissan SUV was traveling eastbound when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper by a 2024 Toyota taxi also traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the SUV driver. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the rear-end collision and the occupant’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759618, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt, sustaining whiplash without ejection.

According to the police report, at 11:33 p.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The SUV had two occupants, including a female licensed driver. The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact location on the SUV was the left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the injuries passengers can sustain even when properly restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Vanwyck Expressway. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Queens on Vanwyck Expressway at 21:33. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2024 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. This driver error is cited twice as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. Alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and right side doors.

According to the police report, at 6:50 a.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway, two sedans traveling east collided. The crash involved alcohol and unsafe lane changing by one or both drivers, as cited under contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver, restrained with a lap belt and harness, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies driver errors—specifically alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing—as the primary causes. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV traveling southbound in Queens. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to the boy’s lower leg and foot. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, at 10:33 AM in Queens near 95-68 112 Street, an SUV traveling southbound collided head-on with a westbound bike driven by a 13-year-old boy. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the part of the SUV driver. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a contributing factor related to the bicyclist. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist but highlights driver error and unsafe speed as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound SUV struck a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two eastbound vehicles: a 2016 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, which had no visible damage. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury classified as severity level 3, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at night on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The collision involved a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The SUV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The sedan's driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The focus remains on the SUV and sedan drivers’ failure to comply with traffic controls, which led to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756063, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the cyclist’s left side, causing shock and pain without vehicle damage to the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 on Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his left side doors by the right front quarter panel of a southbound SUV. The SUV driver was changing lanes unsafely, which the report identifies as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The bike showed no damage despite the impact. The SUV, a 2005 model with two occupants, had damage to its right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was crushed and killed. A lane change ended him. His motorcycle struck head-on. He was ejected, his body broken. The road stayed still. His life did not.

A fatal crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway claimed the life of a 28-year-old man riding a FENGYUAN motorcycle, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the motorcycle, traveling east, was struck head-on during a lane change. The report states the rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, resulting in death. The police narrative describes the impact as sudden and violent: 'A lane change ended him. The road stayed still. His body did not.' The contributing factor listed in the police report is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' with no specific driver error cited for the other vehicle. The report notes the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the description of the crash mechanics and contributing factors. The focus remains on the deadly consequences of a lane change on a high-speed parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered facial injuries in Queens when her sedan, with defective brakes, collided while making a U-turn. The impact struck the left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 94-28 87 Street at 8:19 PM. The driver, a 22-year-old female, was operating a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling west and making a U-turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating vehicle malfunction played a critical role. The point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered facial contusions and bruises. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by mechanical failures in vehicles and their potential to cause injury even to drivers themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15