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

Three vehicles collided head-on on Vanwyck Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved SUVs and a sedan, triggered by reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Vanwyck Expressway involving three vehicles traveling northbound. The crash involved two SUVs and one sedan, all sustaining center front-end damage. A 43-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors that led to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected and was properly restrained at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589563, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 65-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Merrick Boulevard in Queens struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 15-year-old boy was hit by an SUV on 175 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was injured in the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and suffered bruising. The vehicle struck him with its center front end.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Ford SUV traveling straight ahead on 175 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was located at the intersection but not in the roadway at the time of the crash. He sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The vehicle had one occupant, and damage was limited to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A BMW sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on 187 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was triggered by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 BMW sedan traveling east on 187 Street collided with the center back end of a vehicle ahead. The sedan's driver and front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. The impact caused damage to the sedan's center back end, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No ejections occurred. The crash injured two occupants inside the sedan, with no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver of one sedan suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The impact hit the right side doors. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver of the 2022 Nissan sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of her vehicle. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The other vehicle, a 2007 Lincoln sedan, struck the left front bumper of the Nissan while traveling westbound. No ejections occurred. The contributing factors were unsafe speed and driver distraction. The report does not indicate any fault or actions by the injured driver beyond the noted driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 52-year-old woman was struck by a US postal truck turning right on Hillside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Limited view contributed to the crash. She suffered a head injury and concussion.

According to the police report, a US postal truck traveling south on Hillside Avenue made a right turn and struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on 160 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the SUV's left side doors. Driver inattention and passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 160 Street collided with a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, was injured with abrasions to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan struck the left side doors of the SUV with its right front quarter panel. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No safety equipment was noted for the injured occupant. The crash caused damage to both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining damage to its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588600, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck the front left of an SUV making a left turn on 180 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved driver distraction and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when his motorcycle collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on 180 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle hit the SUV's left front bumper with its right front. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southeast, while the motorcyclist was traveling west going straight ahead. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman was struck near Liberty Avenue in Queens. She suffered a concussion and head injury. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Details on driver actions and vehicle type remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a crash near 146-22 Liberty Avenue, Queens. She sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash details remain limited, with no information on vehicle damage or point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan hit a 56-year-old man at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was thrown unconscious with fractures and dislocations. The driver was speeding and distracted. The car’s front center bore the impact. The victim suffered severe whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Jamaica Avenue struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured severely, suffering fractures, dislocations, and unconsciousness. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, causing extensive damage there. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash left the victim with injuries to his entire body, highlighting the deadly consequences of speeding and distracted driving in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A flatbed truck turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Its right bumper hit a 68-year-old man. Head trauma. Internal bleeding. He fell still. The street stayed quiet. The driver failed to yield. Distraction played a part. The man died.

A flatbed truck making a left turn at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Hillside Avenue struck a 68-year-old man. According to the police report, the truck's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing head trauma and internal bleeding. The man was conscious at first, then motionless. He died from his injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The data does not indicate any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a 69-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. The driver did not see him. The man stayed conscious. The street kept moving. The wound was deep. The danger was clear.

A 69-year-old man was crossing Hillside Avenue at 191st Street in Queens with the signal when a westbound sedan hit him. According to the police report, 'The driver didn’t see.' The man suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The impact was to the center front end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The crash left the man hurt and the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped and an SUV collided head-on on 99 Avenue. The moped driver was ejected, suffering injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles struck front to front. Driver distraction was cited as a factor. The moped driver was semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 99 Avenue involving a moped and a sport utility vehicle traveling in opposite directions. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in internal complaints and semiconscious status. The SUV had two occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the front center of the moped and the left front bumper of the SUV. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578656, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on 104 Avenue in Queens. One driver was passing too closely and at unsafe speed. Both drivers suffered injuries to head and shoulder. Impact hit left side doors and right front bumper. Both drivers wore seat belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 104 Avenue in Queens. The female driver was passing too closely and driving at an unsafe speed when she struck the male driver’s vehicle on the left side doors. Both drivers were injured: the male driver suffered a head injury, and the female driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The female driver’s errors included passing too closely and unsafe speed. The male driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus made a right turn on Jamaica Avenue. Its right front quarter panel hit a 40-year-old man crossing the street. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Jamaica Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head abrasion and remained conscious. The point of impact was the bus's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but was not cited as a contributing factor. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility during vehicle maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A pick-up truck made an improper left turn and struck a 19-year-old e-scooter rider traveling straight south on Hillside Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The truck’s front center end took the impact. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was making a left turn on Hillside Avenue when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck’s center front end struck the right front bumper area of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed and traveling south. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on 196 Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. A 64-year-old female passenger suffered a back contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 196 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male, struck the left rear bumper of the front SUV, also driven by a licensed male. The impact caused injuries to a 64-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the front vehicle. She sustained a back contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573903, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing 167 Street at a marked crosswalk. The SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 167 Street while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle involved was a 2016 SUV traveling southbound, which struck the boy with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and had four occupants in the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage from the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning right hit a 35-year-old man crossing Liberty Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue in Queens struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The collision occurred at the intersection near 145-04 Liberty Avenue. The vehicle was making a right turn and impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 70-year-old man suffered shoulder abrasions after a sedan hit him at a marked crosswalk on 171 Street in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 171 Street in Queens struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19