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

A southbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked SUV on 127th Street in Queens. The collision injured the 75-year-old driver of the parked vehicle, causing elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention was cited.

According to the police report, at 8:49 p.m. on 127th Street in Queens, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling south collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2014 Toyota SUV. The impact injured the 75-year-old male driver of the parked vehicle, who suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV and the center front end of the moving SUV. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. The moped struck the sedan’s right side doors. The unlicensed driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens at 9:20 p.m. A moped, driven by a 31-year-old unlicensed male, was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped and the center front end of the sedan. The moped driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor twice, indicating errors on the part of the moped driver. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an unlicensed motorcyclist traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was rendered unconscious. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the motorcycle driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:40 AM on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a 2023 Taizhou motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver, an unlicensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way, which is cited twice as a contributing factor in the report. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorcycle, causing severe head injuries to the pedestrian, who was unconscious and suffered fractures and dislocations. The report highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. Vehicle damage was noted at the motorcycle's front center, underscoring the force of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man driving a convertible in Queens lost consciousness and crashed. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene, wearing a lap belt during the crash.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver operating a 2008 Mazda convertible in Queens lost consciousness while traveling east on Park Lane South around 7:50 p.m. The vehicle's left front bumper impacted an object, causing damage to the same area. The driver, the sole occupant, was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating a medical or physical event leading to loss of control. The driver sustained chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved, nor any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when a driver suddenly loses consciousness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727319, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan lunged from its spot on Park Lane South. Metal met flesh. A woman on her bike crashed, her body torn, blood spilling. She stayed awake. The car bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain and kept moving.

According to the police report, a sedan pulled from parking on Park Lane South near Myrtle Avenue as a woman rode her bike eastbound. The report states: 'A sedan pulled from parking. A woman rode east on her bike. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke open, bleeding.' The cyclist, a 38-year-old woman, suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a man with a permit, showed no visible damage. The report notes the cyclist wore no helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver actions and only because it appears in the official record. The crash underscores the danger when vehicles enter traffic from parking, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by a hand-held cell phone rear-ended an SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the sedan driver, who was restrained and conscious. Both vehicles traveled southbound before the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 16:45. A sedan traveling southbound struck the center back end of a southbound SUV, impacting the SUV's center front end. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and specifically 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Vanwyck Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan suffered back injuries and bruising but was not ejected. The driver was licensed, and no contributing factors were cited.

According to the police report, at 9:46 a.m., a sedan traveling north on Vanwyck Expressway collided with the center back end of a parked vehicle. The sedan was registered in Georgia and driven by a licensed male driver. The impact injured the front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, who sustained back contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision involved a failure to maintain control or awareness by the sedan driver, resulting in striking a stationary vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 21-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 47-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic controls as the cause. The impact damaged front and rear vehicle panels, leaving one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Metropolitan Avenue near Brevoort Street involving a sedan, a pick-up truck, and an SUV. The crash happened at 21:50. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. A 47-year-old male driver, an occupant in one of the vehicles, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicles involved showed damage to front and rear panels, with the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel notably impacted. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The report highlights driver failure to comply with traffic controls as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. One driver backed unsafely while the other followed too closely. A 49-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries, restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling east. One driver was backing unsafely, while the other was following too closely, leading to a collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front-end damage. A 49-year-old female passenger in the struck vehicle was injured, suffering whiplash and back injuries. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of impact. The report highlights driver errors of backing unsafely and following too closely as contributing factors. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Myrtle Avenue and Union Turnpike. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent front-end collision. A 32-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and bruising but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on Myrtle Avenue near Union Turnpike in Queens. Two SUVs collided head-on: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn southbound. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as the primary contributing factors. The female driver of the southbound SUV, age 32, was injured with chest contusions but was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, causing significant damage. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man walking outside an intersection suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The driver’s failure to maintain safe distance caused the collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 20:02 on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 66-year-old male pedestrian was struck while performing other actions in the roadway, not at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites the driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating a failure to maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3, with the pedestrian conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers who do not keep adequate space in traffic, especially around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling east struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard, injuring an 89-year-old rear passenger with neck whiplash. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction, causing serious impact and vehicle damage along the left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the left side doors of both vehicles, with damage to the taxi's left front quarter panel and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The taxi carried one passenger, an 89-year-old female in the right rear seat, who sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver of the taxi also suffered upper arm whiplash but no ejection occurred. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in vehicle maneuvering near parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The unlicensed driver’s limited view caused a right-side impact. A front passenger suffered chest injuries but was restrained. Both vehicles sustained damage, highlighting dangers from obstructed views and unlicensed driving in busy traffic.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard near Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 9:00 a.m. The vehicle driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east struck the right side doors of another SUV traveling north. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The front passenger in the unlicensed driver’s vehicle, a 44-year-old female, was injured with chest trauma but was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the unlicensed driver’s SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. The unlicensed status of the driver and limited visibility played key roles in this crash, underscoring systemic risks on Queens roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford pickup turned left at 120th Street and 101st Avenue. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the signal. He collapsed, broken and unconscious. He died in the street before dawn. Driver inattention marked his final moments.

A 47-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 120th Street and 101st Avenue in Queens when a Ford pickup truck turned left and struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' when the vehicle's 'left front bumper' hit him. The report states the driver was making a left turn and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The man collapsed, unconscious, suffering injuries to his entire body, and died at the scene. The police report makes no mention of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior. The fatal impact occurred while the victim was lawfully in the crosswalk, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter collided head-on with a sedan on 126 Street in Queens. The scooter driver, unlicensed and helmeted, was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. The sedan sustained no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:18 AM on 126 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east and a motorscooter traveling south collided front-to-front. The scooter driver, a 40-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The scooter driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan sustained no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors were specified. The report focuses on the driver error of failing to yield, highlighting systemic dangers related to unlicensed vehicle operation and right-of-way violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver turning improperly struck a 24-year-old e-bike rider in Queens. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. The crash occurred on 125 Street near Jamaica Avenue during evening rush hour.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:57 on 125 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male, was cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which is listed twice as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the driver’s failure to execute a proper turn. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-bike rider. The focus remains on the driver's improper turning as the cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with an eastbound SUV on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV impacted the bike’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:06 AM on Jamaica Avenue involving a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east and a northbound bicyclist making a right turn. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the bicyclist, who sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front quarter panel, while the bike sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield, focusing instead on confusion involving the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as causes. Both vehicles sustained side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2021 SUV traveling straight and a 2021 sedan merging northbound. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, resulting in damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep struck a Volkswagen at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue. The right side of the Volkswagen caved in. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died as the airbag burst. The street went silent. Metal and silence remained.

At the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a Jeep collided broadside with a Volkswagen, according to the police report. The impact crushed the Volkswagen’s right side, killing a 32-year-old woman seated in the front passenger seat. The report states, 'A Jeep struck a Volkswagen broadside. The right side folded in. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died. The airbag bloomed.' Police cite 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, drawing attention to driver error and systemic visibility hazards at this intersection. The victim was not ejected and the airbag deployed, but the force proved fatal. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls and sightlines are compromised.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15