Blood on 103rd’s Streets. Silence from City Hall.

A 56-year-old man driving a 2003 sedan without a license struck a 2023 Jeep SUV on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact to the sedan’s left rear bumper caused neck injuries and bruising to the sedan driver, who remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:53 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male driver of a 2003 Ford sedan, traveling westbound, collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, sustained a neck injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The licensed SUV driver was not reported injured. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a 28-year-old male e-bike rider on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV sustained front-end damage; the e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved a 2013 Dodge SUV traveling north and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' a primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no helmet use but does not list it as a contributing factor. The SUV's center front end was damaged, while the e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely absorbed by the rider. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC sedan struck two pedestrians in Queens as they emerged near parked cars and crossed without signals. Both suffered moderate injuries to legs and hips. The driver was distracted, hitting victims with the vehicle’s right front bumper at 6:15 p.m.

According to the police report, a 2022 GMC sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck two pedestrians at 6:15 p.m. The driver, a licensed female from New Jersey, was going straight ahead but was inattentive and distracted, which the report cites as the primary contributing factor. The first victim, a 6-year-old boy, was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when struck, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The second victim, a 32-year-old man, was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. Both pedestrians were conscious and moderately injured. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The report highlights driver inattention as the critical cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper U-turn struck the left side of a sedan traveling east on 169 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The crash exposed risks from dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:29 on 169 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. A station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn when it struck the left side doors of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained head injuries and whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him outside an intersection on 144 Place. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, colliding with the pedestrian’s right side and causing abrasions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 144 Place struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the road outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck and sedan collided on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:25 AM on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2014 sedan and a 2024 box truck, both traveling south. The sedan's left front bumper struck the truck's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan driver was identified as responsible for failing to yield right-of-way. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors from other parties. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right side doors of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 171 Street, striking an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old passenger. Both children suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries, were restrained by lap belts, and experienced shock. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on 171 Street involving two sedans traveling west. One sedan was going straight ahead with a male driver, while the other was parked with a female driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving sedan and the center back end of the parked sedan. Two child passengers, ages 8 and 5, were injured with abdomen and pelvis trauma and were not ejected, restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victims were noted. The injuries and shock experienced by the children highlight the severe consequences of driver distraction in urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on VanWyck Expressway collided, injuring a rear-seat passenger. The crash caused back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed contributed to the impact, which damaged the left front panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on VanWyck Expressway collided at 4:50 AM. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel and left front bumper respectively. The report cites driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. A 42-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly notes driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, highlighting systemic danger from driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at Queens' 90 Avenue. A 68-year-old female passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, left in shock. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Vehicle damage centered on front and right side impacts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south, respectively. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan, was going straight ahead and sustained center front end damage. The second, a 2004 Toyota sedan, also traveling straight, was impacted on its right front quarter panel and right side doors. A 68-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock, though not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The collision’s impact points and injury severity highlight the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes even when both drivers proceed straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old man suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand while crossing 192 Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea after the collision with a 2023 Mercedes SUV.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 192 Street and 90 Avenue while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Mercedes SUV registered in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors influencing the crash. No driver license or travel direction details were provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The absence of explicit driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances around the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly harmed while legally crossing at the marked crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver improperly passed and struck her on Sutphin Boulevard. The collision caused abrasions and vehicle damage to the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 on Sutphin Boulevard involving a 30-year-old female e-scooter driver and a male sedan driver. The sedan driver was unlicensed and was stopped in traffic before the crash. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter rider was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the e-scooter was impacted at its center front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper passing maneuvers by an unlicensed driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 139 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens. A female driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. The collision involved a left turn and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:06 AM on 139 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two sedans collided: a 2021 Porsche traveling west and a 2011 GMC making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Porsche and the center front end of the GMC. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The female driver of the Porsche, age 49, was injured with chest contusions and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The GMC driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the left turn. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An ambulance with defective brakes struck a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The ambulance driver failed to yield right-of-way. Two occupants in the ambulance sustained head and neck contusions, both conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:47 on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving an ambulance and a sedan. The ambulance, traveling north, collided with the right side doors of the sedan moving east. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors by the ambulance operator. Two ambulance occupants were injured: a 26-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion, and the 24-year-old driver sustained a neck contusion. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused center front end damage to the ambulance and right side door damage to the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old female pedestrian suffered a severe hip and upper leg injury after being struck by a 2019 Ford ambulance traveling east on Hillside Avenue. The impact occurred at the ambulance's left front bumper while she crossed at an intersection with the signal.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford ambulance traveling east on Hillside Avenue struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the ambulance's left front bumper made contact. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The ambulance had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision with a pedestrian crossing lawfully highlights systemic dangers involving emergency vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 202 Street in Queens. A 7-year-old girl, a rear-seat passenger, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on 202 Street near 100 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided with impact on the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 7-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front and side of the vehicles. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707324, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan and an e-bike collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 20:05 on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred between a 2018 Tesla sedan and an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, along with 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound, and the e-bike driver was traveling straight ahead southbound. The e-bike driver was in shock and injured, with no visible complaints noted. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to observe traffic controls, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection on Archer Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the child bruised but conscious on the scene.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling west on Archer Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 2-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The child sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens intersections, especially to vulnerable toddlers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on 171 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, at 16:00 on 171 Street in Queens, a motorcycle and a sedan traveling south collided, impacting their left front quarter panels. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male with a learner's permit, was the sole occupant and sustained an upper arm injury and contusions. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The sedan had no registered driver information. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' left front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle failed to yield while making a right turn on 150 Street. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a forceful front-end impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 150 Street and Archer Avenue at 10:20. The 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west made a right turn and struck him with the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was injured crossing Hillside Avenue in Queens. The pick-up truck driver, traveling west, had limited view obstructed. The pedestrian crossed against the signal, suffering abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The truck showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Parsons Boulevard at 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated as 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle, a 1996 Ford pick-up truck, showed no damage at the center front end impact point. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report highlights driver visibility issues as a key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15