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

Two SUVs collided on Hillside Avenue. A child suffered a head injury. A woman was semiconscious with chest pain. Police cite failure to yield and improper lane use. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street bore the mark of carelessness.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at 190-14 Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved one SUV making a U-turn and another traveling straight. A nine-year-old boy sustained a head injury. A thirty-one-year-old woman was semiconscious and complained of chest pain. Other occupants, including a five-year-old girl, were involved but had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered damage, with impact points on the left side doors and center front end. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles slammed together on Archer Avenue. One driver, age 25, suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Injuries followed. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash involving two SUVs and a sedan unfolded on Archer Avenue near Merrick Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling south when they collided. One 25-year-old driver sustained neck and internal injuries. Three other occupants, including another driver aged 65, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report states: 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. These driver errors are called out for every person involved. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The impact left metal bent and people hurt, underscoring the risks faced by everyone on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 172nd Street in Queens. One driver suffered a neck injury. Three other occupants were involved. The crash happened late at night. No contributing factors were listed. The street saw impact, metal, and pain.

A crash involving two station wagons or SUVs occurred at 89-04 172nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, one driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Three other male occupants, aged 28, 38, and 40, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The vehicles included a Honda SUV traveling straight and several parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger of heavy vehicles and the sudden violence of impact, even when details are scarce.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a man in the crosswalk on 150th Street at Hillside Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian, 55, suffered arm and internal injuries. The car’s front end struck him. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A sedan making a left turn at 150th Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens struck a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the intersection when the vehicle hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his upper arm and internal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV hit a man crossing 184th Street at Hillside Avenue. He walked with the signal. The impact bruised his body. The driver turned left. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the walker.

A 33-year-old man was injured when a Honda SUV struck him as he crossed 184th Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 41-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following signals, in New York City intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Liberty Avenue as a motorcycle and SUV collided. The 49-year-old motorcyclist was thrown from his bike, fracturing his leg. He remained conscious at the scene, pain etched on his face, as emergency crews arrived.

A collision occurred at 180-50 Liberty Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcycle was heading west while the SUV was making a left turn. The impact ejected the 49-year-old male motorcyclist, who suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg. He was conscious when first responders arrived. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man crossing Archer Avenue was hit by a vehicle’s front end. Blood pooled on his arm, shock in his eyes. Sirens echoed through Queens as he clutched his elbow, injured but conscious, surrounded by the city’s restless traffic.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 149-15 Archer Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred when a vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding and an injury to his lower arm and elbow, and was described as being in shock. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman was hit by a moped on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. She suffered a bruised arm and was left in shock. The street echoed with the sudden impact, drawing attention from bystanders as emergency services arrived.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are detailed in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor in this crash. The moped showed no visible damage, and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808707, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel grinds to a halt on Liberty Avenue. A Mack truck strikes a woman outside the roadway. Her shoulder torn, blood pooling. Sirens slice the air. The driver walks away as the city absorbs another wound.

A Mack truck traveling west on Liberty Avenue near 150th Street struck a 56-year-old woman who was standing outside the roadway, according to the police report. The report states the truck was 'slowing or stopping' when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing severe lacerations to her upper arm and shoulder. The woman was left semiconscious at the scene, her blood marking the pavement. Police explicitly cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the crash overall. The driver, a 56-year-old man, remained licensed and walked away from the scene. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger posed by large vehicles and driver inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled and glass shook as two sedans collided on 138th Street in Queens. Inside, a driver and passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The morning air filled with the sound of sirens and the sharp scent of gasoline.

Two sedans collided on 138th Street in Queens, leaving a 33-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old male front passenger with neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report states that one vehicle was stopped in traffic when the other, traveling straight ahead, struck it from behind. Both injured individuals were inside the struck vehicle. Driver inattention and following too closely are cited as contributing factors in the collision. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air hung heavy on 191st Street as an SUV turned left into a cyclist’s path. Metal struck flesh. The 31-year-old rider hit the pavement, clutching his head, dazed and in pain. Sirens echoed. Blood pooled on the concrete. Shock set in.

A collision occurred on 191st Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens when a southbound SUV making a left turn struck an eastbound cyclist. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in the crash. The 31-year-old male cyclist suffered a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. He was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The impact left the cyclist in shock. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash underscores the consequences of driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on 205 Street near 93 Avenue as two cars collided. A woman in the front passenger seat clutched her neck, semiconscious. The driver suffered a fractured arm. The air hung heavy with the shock of sudden impact and sirens approaching.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred on 205 Street at 93 Avenue in Queens. Two people were injured: a 44-year-old woman riding as a front passenger, who sustained a neck injury and was semiconscious, and a 42-year-old male driver, who suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or contributing factors were specified. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a bicyclist at 187 Place and 91 Avenue. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, hit the pavement and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, pain radiating from his battered knee.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 187 Place collided with a northbound bicyclist at 91 Avenue in Queens. The 43-year-old male cyclist was ejected and injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his lower leg and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, are noted in the data. The crash underscores the consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to serious harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl sat in the front seat as metal screamed and glass cracked on Jamaica Avenue. The SUV and bus collided, leaving her with a concussion and neck pain. Sirens echoed through Queens as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 163rd Street involving a Jeep SUV and a Nova bus. A 16-year-old female passenger in the front seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining a concussion and neck injury. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked before the incident, while the bus was traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data highlights driver errors as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air cut by screech of metal on 183rd Street. A sedan’s turn collides with a man on a bike. The cyclist, 43, hits pavement, scraping his leg. Sirens echo. Blood stains the street. He stays conscious, pain sharp in his knee and foot.

A collision occurred on 183rd Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a bicyclist. According to the police report, the crash happened as the sedan was making a right turn and the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. The 43-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving an SUV suffered back and internal injuries on Inwood Street near 107 Avenue. The crash happened at midnight. The street was quiet except for the shattering impact of metal. Emergency responders found the driver conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Inwood Street at 107 Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV, a sedan, and another unspecified vehicle. A 22-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining back and internal injuries. The report lists the sedan as parked at the time of the crash, with the SUV traveling north and striking the center back end. No contributing factors or driver errors were recorded in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in crashes, even when no clear driver error is cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left at Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street. Its right front slammed into a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver, age 76, walked away. A baby rode in the car. No others hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street struck a 71-year-old man who was crossing. The impact was to the right front quarter panel of the car. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that the driver, a 76-year-old man, walked away after the crash. A baby was present as a passenger in the vehicle, but no other injuries were reported. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the collision. No driver injuries or vehicle damage were recorded. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the dangers posed by driver inexperience during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening traffic on Hillside Avenue was pierced by the sound of impact as a sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing with the signal at 170th Street. The pedestrian, conscious but bleeding from his arm, remained at the intersection as emergency crews arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Hillside Avenue struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection of 170th Street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The sedan was making a left turn when its center front end impacted the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The data does not cite helmet or signal issues as contributing factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Queens Blvd as an SUV and a moped collided. A 75-year-old woman suffered a concussion in the back seat. The 19-year-old moped driver left with an arm abrasion. Sirens echoed as both remained conscious, pain sharp and immediate.

A crash involving a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped unfolded at 140-25 Queens Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the collision left a 75-year-old rear passenger with a head injury and concussion, while the 19-year-old moped driver sustained an arm abrasion. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The incident highlights the consequences when drivers disregard lane discipline and right-of-way rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Jamaica Ave as three vehicles collided. A 28-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, left in shock. The crash scattered debris and left scars on bumpers and quarter panels. Sirens pierced the morning air.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV, a sedan, and a box truck occurred on Jamaica Ave at 193 St. One driver, a 28-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The box truck was parked before impact, while the sedan was changing lanes and the SUV was proceeding straight. No other driver errors or factors, such as helmet use or signal issues, were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15