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

A BMW SUV slammed into the back of a Tesla on 190 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling north on 190 Street rear-ended a Tesla going straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Tesla sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was damaged at the center back end. No other occupants were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans traveling south collided on 169 Street. Impact struck right side doors of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, 51, suffered back contusions. Both drivers distracted. No ejections. Injuries serious but stable.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling southbound on 169 Street. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused significant damage to the right side doors and left rear quarter panel of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A Fly Wing moped veered east on Jamaica Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. A 62-year-old man in the sidecar was thrown out. His head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. No other vehicle made contact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Jamaica Avenue near 146th Street. According to the police report, a Fly Wing moped swerved east, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sidecar passenger, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, 'No helmet. No license. A 62-year-old man flew from the sidecar. His head struck pavement. He died in silence, chasing a vehicle that never touched him.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The data notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No other vehicles made contact. The crash left one dead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A northbound SUV stopped in traffic on Sutphin Boulevard was struck from behind. The front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. The driver of the striking vehicle was inattentive. No vehicle damage reported on the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on Sutphin Boulevard was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. The front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, sustained a head injury and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the striking vehicle. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its center back end. The striking vehicle had damage to its center front end. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A BMW SUV made a right turn and struck the left front bumper of a westbound bus on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was making a right turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens when he collided with the left front bumper of a westbound bus. The SUV driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles westbound. The bus had one occupant, and the SUV driver was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 45-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection while crossing with the signal. The impact hit his right knee and lower leg. He suffered pain and shock. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue at an intersection in Queens. He was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford vehicle struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The driver’s license status and vehicle travel direction were not provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A taxi struck a sedan on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The taxi driver, 65, suffered a head injury and shock. The crash damaged the front of the taxi and the sedan’s right side. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the sedan's right side doors. The taxi driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 50-year-old man was struck on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s brakes failed. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash happened outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Merrick Boulevard in Queens when a sedan with defective brakes struck him. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling south and was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other driver errors or victim factors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 42-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The SUV driver, fatigued and drowsy, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 150 Street while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The driver of a 2009 Chevrolet SUV, traveling west and stopped in traffic, was fatigued and drowsy, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and had two occupants in the vehicle. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No vehicle damage was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan on the left side. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling west on Jamaica Avenue collided with a 2013 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A concrete mixer rolled south on Parsons Boulevard. A 61-year-old man crossed in the marked lines. The truck struck him. His hip shattered. He lay still, unconscious. The mixer did not stop. The street held the silence.

A 61-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a concrete mixer on Parsons Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing in a marked crosswalk when the southbound truck hit him. The impact shattered his hip and left him unconscious with crush injuries. The report states, 'No screech, no scrape. His hip shattered. He lay still. The truck showed no wound, no pause.' The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and driving straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The truck sustained no damage and did not stop after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

An unlicensed driver crashed a southbound SUV into the right side of a parked pickup truck on 184 Street in Queens. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the truck’s right doors. The SUV driver, 57, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2001 Ford SUV, traveling southbound on 184 Street, collided with a parked 2010 Ford pickup truck. The SUV struck the right side doors of the pickup with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor and notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The pickup truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. She lay unconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end was crushed. The street fell silent. Only the cold and the blood remained.

A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed 188th Street at 90th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. She suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was heavily damaged. No driver errors were listed in the police report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'She lay unconscious, head bleeding on the cold street. The car’s front was crushed. The morning was quiet again.' The data does not mention any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The moped struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver was semiconscious with a concussion and no helmet.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided with a westbound SUV. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper, and the moped’s front end was damaged. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating mopeds in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 196 Street. The rider suffered a neck contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on 196 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was riding westbound, going straight ahead, and struck with impact to the center front end of the bike. No safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The crash involved an unspecified second vehicle, but no details about that vehicle or its driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 153 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle had no visible damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A bus struck a sedan from behind on Archer Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 35-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling west. The passenger was injured but conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Archer Avenue collided with the rear left side of a sedan also heading west. The impact injured a 35-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s left rear passenger position. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, with no driver information provided. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A motorcycle collided head-on with a sedan on 205 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, unlicensed and inexperienced, struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries and was partially ejected. No helmets or safety gear reported.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on 205 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist was unlicensed and listed as inexperienced, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious but injured. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating motorcycles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on 193 Street near Jamaica Avenue. The truck struck the sedan’s left side doors as it changed lanes. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 tractor truck traveling west on 193 Street struck the left side doors of a 2008 sedan that was changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The truck driver was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan with the truck’s right front bumper, causing damage to the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17

Two sedans crashed on Queens Boulevard at night. Both drivers were distracted. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered neck and head bruises. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Impact hit front bumpers. Injuries were moderate.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:30 p.m. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction. The impact involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old female front passenger sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The 53-year-old male driver of the same vehicle suffered head contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The other sedan had one male driver who was also distracted. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No ejections occurred. Injuries were classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17