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

Metal screeched on Liberty Avenue near 168th Street. An SUV’s rear crumpled, a sedan’s front shattered. Blood streaked from a head, a back broke. A baby, silent, escaped harm. Sirens cut through the midday air. No room left to stop.

Two vehicles, a Honda SUV and a Nissan sedan, collided westbound on Liberty Avenue near 168th Street. According to the police report, the sedan, driven by an unlicensed driver, struck the rear of the SUV. The crash left the SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, with a broken back and internal injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s driver did not have a valid license. A baby was present but uninjured. The SUV’s rear and the sedan’s front both sustained heavy damage. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and an Audi collide head-on at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. Metal twists. A 19-year-old is thrown and crushed, dying on the street. The SUV driver survives. Sirens fade. The cause: driver inattention, according to police.

A deadly collision unfolded at 188th Street and 90th Avenue in Queens when a motorbike and an Audi SUV met head-on, according to the police report. The impact demolished the bike and ejected its 19-year-old rider, who was crushed and killed. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, survived with pain. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The police narrative states, 'A motorbike and an Audi meet head-on. The bike shatters. A 19-year-old is thrown, crushed, killed.' No contributing factors are attributed to the motorbike rider beyond 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on driver inattention as the systemic danger that led to this fatal outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled at dusk near 138th Street and Hillside Avenue. A sedan slammed into the back of a stopped SUV. The 27-year-old driver suffered neck pain, her infant passenger silent beside her. Sirens echoed as traffic stalled and headlights flickered.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 138th Street struck the rear of a stationary SUV near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The 27-year-old woman driving the sedan sustained neck injuries, described as whiplash, and an infant was present in her vehicle. The report states, “Driver distraction marked the moment.” Listed contributing factors include driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a contributing factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman crossing 168th Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens was hit by a northbound sedan’s left front bumper. She suffered a head injury and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The street echoed with sirens as bystanders watched emergency crews arrive.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 168th Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. She was in the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a northbound sedan made a right turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for the crash, with no further details provided about driver actions or errors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805607, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal collides with metal on 109th Avenue. A woman rides her bike east. A northbound vehicle hits her. Her head slams down, helmet first. She stays conscious, bruised and shaken, the street echoing with the aftermath.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on 109th Avenue at 169th Place in Queens was struck by a northbound vehicle. According to the police report, the crash occurred as both parties traveled straight and 'metal hits metal.' The cyclist suffered a head injury, described as a contusion, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which absorbed the impact to her head. No further details about the motor vehicle or its operator were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed as two SUVs crashed at 170th Street and 88th Avenue. One flipped. A woman clutched her back, an old man held his knee, and a man’s head bled. Three infants sat silent in the wreckage. The street stayed still.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of 170th Street and 88th Avenue in Queens. One vehicle overturned. The crash left a woman with back pain, an elderly man with a knee injury, and a man bleeding from the head. Three infants were present in the wrecked vehicles. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report describes the aftermath: 'A woman clutches her back. An old man grips his knee. A man’s head bleeds, eyes half-open. Three infants silent in the wreck.' No mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl was hit by a sedan at the intersection of Farmers Blvd and 104 Ave. The car’s front end struck her lower leg. She remained conscious but suffered a bruised knee and foot. Sirens echoed as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Farmers Blvd struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 104 Ave. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, injuring the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene and diagnosed with contusions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or turn signals, are mentioned in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal scraped and glass scattered near 184-08 Jamaica Ave as three vehicles collided. A 45-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered a chest contusion. Sirens echoed through Queens while traffic snarled around the crumpled bumpers and flashing lights.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded at 184-08 Jamaica Ave in Queens, involving a sedan, a BMW sedan, and a Hyundai SUV. According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a chest contusion. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn and others traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were harmed. The injured driver was not ejected and had airbags and seatbelt in use. The listed driver errors underscore the systemic risks posed by improper maneuvers and lane changes at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804003, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 90 Ave and 138 St in Queens. A 35-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered neck whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The passenger was conscious, restrained, and injured despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 90 Ave and 138 St in Queens at 9:15 a.m. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead, with no vehicle damage reported. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 35-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. He was conscious and alert at the scene and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors for both vehicles as 'Unspecified,' providing no evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injury occurred despite proper restraint use and no ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 170 St and Liberty Ave shortly after midnight. A 65-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 170 St and Liberty Ave around 12:36 a.m. One vehicle, driven by a 65-year-old woman traveling east going straight ahead, was struck on the left front bumper. The other sedan, driven by a man making a left turn also traveling east, impacted with its right front bumper and center front end. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock, was wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report lists both contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. No additional details on signals or victim behavior were noted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, indicating a collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 3-year-old boy suffered a head injury after being struck by an SUV in Queens. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. The boy was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north on 93 Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802384, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Jamaica Avenue collided late evening. The left front bumper of one struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck contusions from the impact, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the first vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other, indicating a side-rear impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed female driver sped eastbound on 149 St in Queens, colliding with a turning SUV. The impact struck her right front bumper and left side doors of the other vehicle. She suffered head injuries and shock, restrained only by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 149 St near 95 Ave in Queens. The unlicensed female driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, collided with a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left side doors of the other SUV. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction by the unlicensed driver. The driver was injured with head trauma and experienced shock, restrained only by a lap belt. The report also notes view obstruction and limited visibility as contributing factors. The licensed male driver of the turning SUV was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving combined with unsafe speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 106 Avenue in Queens at 4:50 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious injuries, including full-body trauma and semiconsciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on 106 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided with impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. The 64-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused significant damage to the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the northbound sedan. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite compliance with signals.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 162 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799503, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The crash involved a vehicle but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 179 St and 90 Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle, a VOLK car registered in Massachusetts. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the driver’s actions or vehicle movement before the crash was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered injuries after his SUV struck a parked SUV on 104 Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. Illness contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:30 on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old male driver, operating a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2019 Alfa SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition impaired the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The driver was licensed in New York. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was injured crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck the pedestrian. The victim suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 143 Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver’s inattention was cited as the primary factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while proceeding straight ahead created the conditions for this injury-causing crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15