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

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Forest Park Drive at night. Both drivers, a 45-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided head-on on Forest Park Drive at 21:18. The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions—north and south—when they struck each other at their center front ends. The female driver, age 45, was cited for unsafe speed, which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The male driver, age 24, was also injured but no specific driver errors were noted for him. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and suffered injuries including whiplash and shoulder-upper arm trauma. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error leading to this serious crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway after aggressive driving escalated. A 52-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Impact struck right side doors and front ends, highlighting road rage’s deadly toll in NYC streets.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 21:13. The collision was caused by aggressive driving and road rage, cited as contributing factors for at least one driver. The impact points included right side doors and center front ends of the vehicles. A 52-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both involved drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the driver errors leading to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims. This incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver aggression on NYC roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper left turn, striking the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 on Atlantic Avenue. A motorscooter driver, a 44-year-old male, was injured when a vehicle making an improper left turn struck the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning vehicle. The motorscooter driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision but sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter was traveling west while the other vehicle was going straight south. The impact damaged the center front end of the other vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the motorscooter. No ejection occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis crashed at the intersection of 130 Street and Jamaica Avenue. The collision caused left side damage to one taxi and front-end damage to the other. A passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:11 involving two taxis traveling in opposite directions on 130 Street near Jamaica Avenue. One taxi was going straight eastbound when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by another taxi making a right turn westbound. The impact caused damage to the left side doors of the first taxi and front-end damage to the second. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. A 49-year-old female passenger in the first taxi, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695429, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man, 47, crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before dawn. A Toyota hit him head-on. A Jeep struck next. His head broke the silence. He died there, between two sedans and the cold.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard in the early morning. The report states he was crossing outside the crosswalk when a Toyota sedan struck him head-on. A Jeep sedan hit him next. The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, with no further detail on specific driver errors. The victim’s location—crossing not at an intersection and not at a signal or crosswalk—is described, but not listed as a contributing factor. The lethal impact of two sedans in rapid succession highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692381, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. A delivery truck struck an SUV’s left front bumper near Lefferts Boulevard. Both passengers wore lap belts and remained conscious. Driver distraction caused the impact on Metropolitan Avenue.

According to the police report, a delivery truck and an SUV collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The delivery truck hit the SUV’s left front bumper while both vehicles traveled westbound. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 41 and 28, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s left front bumper and the delivery truck’s right rear quarter panel sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions involving vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685126, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan crashed head-on on 86 Street. A 17-year-old rear passenger on the motorbike suffered a head contusion. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north and a sedan traveling south collided head-on on 86 Street. The crash injured a 17-year-old male rear passenger on the motorbike, who sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans struck a man and woman on Woodhaven Boulevard. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Head trauma. Crush injuries. Both died where they fell. Southbound traffic did not stop. The street swallowed them whole.

Two sedans, both heading south on Woodhaven Boulevard, struck a 71-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man. Both pedestrians were walking outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Head trauma. Crush injuries. Blood on the asphalt. Both died where they fell. Southbound traffic did not stop in time.' The report lists no specific driver errors, only 'Unspecified' contributing factors for both victims. The impact was severe: both pedestrians suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. A sedan making a left turn struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep lunged from the curb on Jamaica Avenue. Two boys on an e-bike slammed into its nose. Metal met flesh. Legs crushed, arms broken. Both boys hurled onto the street, conscious, bleeding, no helmets. The night echoed with pain and sirens.

Two boys, ages 16 and 19, riding an e-bike west on Jamaica Avenue, collided with the front of a Jeep SUV that pulled from the curb near 92nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A Jeep pulled from the curb. An e-bike with two boys struck its nose. No helmets. No chance. One boy’s legs crushed, the other’s arms broken. Both thrown. Both conscious. Both bleeding on the asphalt.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Both boys were ejected from the e-bike and suffered serious crush injuries to their arms and legs. The report notes neither wore helmets, but the primary cause was the Jeep driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was hit by a Jeep sedan turning right on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. She suffered upper arm contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck her while making a right turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian, were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. A 62-year-old female driver and her 62-year-old male front passenger suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 62-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic when the front vehicle was struck from behind. The front passenger, a 62-year-old man, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The driver also complained of whiplash and neck pain. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The rear vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the front vehicle had center back end damage. The driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673862, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was hit while crossing Rockaway Boulevard at an intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The driver of a Dodge SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck turned right at Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. Its front bumper struck a 63-year-old woman working in the road. She died beneath the truck. The driver’s view was blocked. The truck showed no damage. Her body bore the weight.

A fatal crash took place at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a dump truck made a right turn and struck a 63-year-old woman who was working in the roadway. She was killed, suffering crush injuries to her entire body. The report states, “The view was blocked.” Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Oversized Vehicle.' The truck, registered in New Jersey, showed no damage. The woman was working at the intersection when the truck’s right front bumper hit her. No helmet or signal issues were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old girl was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 101 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 101 Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the child with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan and a Ford ambulance crashed head-on on 130 Street in Queens. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Unsafe speed and lane changes caused the violent impact. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2013 BMW sedan traveling south and a 2022 Ford ambulance traveling north collided head-on on 130 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, the ambulance driver, a 51-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old male passenger in the ambulance all sustained injuries including whiplash to the neck and back. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors for both drivers. All occupants were conscious and wearing seat belts or harnesses at the time of the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda slammed parked cars on 95th Avenue. Two men, 28 and 34, were flung partway out. Blood soaked the seats. Both stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met hard. No one walked away clean.

Two men were injured when a 1988 Mazda veered into parked cars on 95th Avenue near 113th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both the driver, 28, and the front passenger, 34, were partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, as listed under contributing factors. The Mazda struck a parked SUV and a parked BMW, damaging both. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report states: 'A 1988 Mazda veered into parked cars. Two men, 28 and 34, were flung partway out. Blood soaked the seats. Both were awake.' The data lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a driver error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was ejected from his sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The crash involved an aggressive driver and a runaway vehicle. The driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated hand. The sedan's right side was struck by an open-body ATV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an open-body ATV. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including a fractured elbow and dislocated hand. The report lists aggressive driving and a driverless or runaway vehicle as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on the right side doors while slowing or stopping, and the ATV hit the left rear quarter panel while traveling east. The sedan driver was unprotected, wearing no safety equipment. The crash highlights aggressive driving and loss of vehicle control as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A front-seat passenger suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe speed. Impact struck the right side doors and front bumpers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided. The BMW was changing lanes improperly, striking the Chrysler going straight ahead. The front passenger in the Chrysler, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right side doors of the BMW and the right front bumper of the Chrysler. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider crashed on 97 Avenue in Queens. The 33-year-old man suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The impact hit the bike’s right front bumper. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on 97 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved the right front bumper of the e-bike. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or safety equipment issues were noted. The rider was traveling east, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the bike's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15