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

A 31-year-old woman working in the roadway was struck by a backing sedan on 91 Avenue in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and aggressive, hit her with the center back end of his vehicle. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on 91 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a sedan traveling east that was backing up when it struck her with the center back end. The driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively, with unsafe speed cited as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as key causes. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers engaging in reckless maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider collided with a sedan turning right on 102 Street in Queens. The e-bike struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on 102 Street collided with a sedan making a right turn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield properly. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike’s right front bumper was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A teenager on an e-bike crashed into a parked garbage truck on Atlantic Avenue. His head split open. Blood pooled on the steel. He lay semiconscious, battered, helmetless. The truck did not move. The street stayed silent. The boy did not.

A 19-year-old riding an e-bike struck a parked garbage truck near Atlantic Avenue and 100th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was found semiconscious on the pavement. The report states the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The garbage truck was parked and sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary contributing factor listed is 'Passing Too Closely.' No other injuries were reported. The truck remained stationary throughout the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man was hit by a vehicle traveling east near 118-11 101 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound near 118-11 101 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway but was hit nonetheless. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The driver was going straight ahead and had no reported license or occupant information.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The SUV struck the cyclist head-on. The bicyclist suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling northeast on Rockaway Boulevard collided with a bicyclist traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655565, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 130 Street near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash happened late at night. Unsafe speed caused the rear vehicle to hit the stopped car ahead. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 130 Street collided near Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The rear vehicle, traveling at an unsafe speed, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, which was stopped in traffic. The driver of the rear sedan, a 34-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The front vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The impact caused damage to the center back end of the front sedan and the left front bumper of the rear sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655566, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck and a sedan collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement. Vehicles showed front-end damage. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. No pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving a pickup truck traveling east and a sedan making a left turn. Both drivers, aged 28 and 38, were injured with contusions and arm injuries but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The pickup truck and sedan sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrians were involved. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old male motorbike driver crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. He was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inexperience and distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male motorbike driver was making a right turn on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens when he crashed. The rider was not ejected but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The motorbike's right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The crash involved a single vehicle and resulted in injury severity level 3. The report does not indicate any fault or error by other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and an SUV crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, 22, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV was merging when the collision occurred. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2004 SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV, carrying two occupants, was merging southbound when it struck the moped. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Hillside Avenue and Vanwyck Expressway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. The crash involved a northbound Infiniti sedan and an eastbound Nissan sedan. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The Infiniti driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Infiniti and the right side doors of the Nissan. Both vehicles sustained significant damage. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash happened. The truck’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with the rear of a sedan on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of impact. The truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647979, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV made a left turn on 107 Street in Queens. It struck a 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound. The rider was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The SUV’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on 107 Street made a left turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The SUV’s center front end and the e-scooter’s center front end were damaged. The rider was conscious after the crash but was injured. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647277, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. A 14-year-old girl riding in the SUV suffered facial bruises. Both drivers were licensed women traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear, causing center front and back end damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV made a left turn on 101 Avenue in Queens. It struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injury. The crash happened near 132 Street late at night.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a left turn on 101 Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV failed to maintain safe clearance while turning. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, and the e-bike was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The crash occurred in Queens near 132 Street at 11:56 p.m.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man on an e-bike was injured when a Nissan SUV passed too closely on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The SUV struck the cyclist’s right side, causing abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens passed too closely to a 66-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike in the same direction. The SUV struck the cyclist on the right side doors, causing abrasions to the cyclist’s elbow and lower arm. The cyclist was conscious and sustained injuries classified as abrasions but was not ejected from the bike. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Unsafe lane changing and following too closely caused the crash. A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Multiple vehicles sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving four vehicles traveling eastbound. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing and repeated following too closely. A 43-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. Several vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mercedes hit a box truck head-on at Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The front of the car folded. A 36-year-old man in the passenger seat died, belted in place. The night was silent. Metal and glass marked the spot.

A deadly crash unfolded at Lefferts Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan struck a box truck headfirst. The sedan’s front end crumpled. A 36-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a seatbelt, was killed. The report states, 'A Mercedes slammed headfirst into a box truck. The front crumpled like paper. In the passenger seat, a 36-year-old man died, belted and still.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The victim’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the cause remains unclear in the official record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck and an SUV crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The truck struck the SUV’s right front bumper with its left front. A 16-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck starting from parking collided with an SUV traveling straight ahead on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the right front bumper of the SUV. A 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated as the right rear passenger, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made a left turn and struck a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Avenue. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury, bruised but conscious. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bike was damaged on the right side doors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast made a left turn on Myrtle Avenue and collided with a bicyclist moving west. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The cyclist was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to the right side doors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV’s right rear bumper took the hit. Two men inside the SUV suffered head injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2022 diesel tractor truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2018 SUV also traveling south. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. Inside the SUV, a 33-year-old male driver and a 42-year-old male rear passenger were injured, both suffering head injuries described as contusions and abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. No ejections occurred, and safety equipment use was noted only for the driver’s lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641314, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15