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

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on 105 Ave in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s front center, damaging its front end and the SUV’s right side doors. The teen was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 105 Ave in Queens at 13:20. A licensed male driver in an SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist traveling north, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the collision’s nature indicates a failure to avoid impact while both parties proceeded straight. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. The driver’s actions resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on 177th Street collided with a 23-year-old female bicyclist. The impact on the bus’s right side doors injured the cyclist’s hip and upper leg. Driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle were both traveling east on 177th Street in Queens when the collision occurred at 15:15. The bus struck the bicyclist on its right side doors, impacting the cyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old female, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There are no listed contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment. The bus driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man crossing with the signal on 165th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2025 sedan traveling east struck him with its center front end, damaging the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal as the critical error leading to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a moped on Liberty Avenue in Queens, injuring the sedan driver. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s front end, causing neck injury and shock to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 16:40. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male, suffered a neck injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796891, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 162 Street in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue around 9:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan. The incident highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Liberty Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Toyota taxi, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the taxi's left turn maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A U-Haul van traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck the rear of a sedan also heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 7:30 pm. A U-Haul van and a sedan were both traveling east when the van struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided head-to-rear late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway at 22:33 when a collision occurred. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No other factors such as victim behavior or environmental conditions were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 146 Street and Jamaica Avenue. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver, a licensed female from New York, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The contributing factors listed in the report emphasize driver error: failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a tanker traveling straight north on 97 Ave. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on 97 Ave involving a 2011 Chevrolet sedan and a 2021 Mack tanker truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn when it collided with the tanker’s left front bumper, impacting the sedan’s right rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The tanker driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on Merrick Blvd. The e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:57 AM on Merrick Blvd, a station wagon/SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a left turn intersected with the e-scooter's path, resulting in impact at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter driver, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue, was struck by two westbound SUVs. His leg was crushed beneath steel. He remained conscious as pain demanded amputation. The drivers’ view was blocked. Failure to yield sealed his fate.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old man was walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue near 168th Street in Queens when he was struck by two westbound vehicles—a sedan and an SUV. The narrative states, 'His leg crushed beneath steel. He stayed awake. The pain spoke plainly: amputation.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, explicitly citing driver error as central to the crash. The sedan was starting from parking, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered severe injury to his lower leg, resulting in amputation, but remained conscious throughout. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact and aftermath underscore the lethal consequences of driver inattention and obstructed views on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred at right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:16 AM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the collision occurred. The impact points were the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The female driver, age 46, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver impairment. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Queens at 18:25. The vehicle, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a moped struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to yield. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to her lower leg.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 139 Street in Queens struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the moped showed no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and yield to the pedestrian created a hazardous situation resulting in significant harm. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave struck a defect in the pavement, causing a crash that injured its two occupants. The 65-year-old driver suffered head abrasions; the 93-year-old passenger sustained whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave collided due to a defective pavement and tire failure, which are cited as contributing factors. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head abrasions and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 93-year-old woman, also conscious and restrained, suffered whiplash affecting her entire body. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights pavement defects and tire inadequacy as the primary causes, with no driver error or victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

A 46-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him at a Queens intersection late at night. The pedestrian was left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 138-60 Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:55 PM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling west, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, causing knee, lower leg, and foot injuries to the pedestrian, who was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault or helmet use. The driver's actions leading to the collision are not detailed beyond the vehicle's travel direction and impact point, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection for pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear end damage.

According to the police report, at 19:10 on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead. The driver of one sedan, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were registered in New York and each had one occupant. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The police report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver errors of aggressive driving and road rage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15