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

A Queens collision on 170 St injured a 57-year-old SUV driver. The truck and SUV both made right turns when impact occurred. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, left semiconscious. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. A tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle were both making right turns traveling northeast when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, left semiconscious but not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by one or both vehicle operators. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck showed no damage. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and close vehicle following in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.

According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck and sedan collided head-on on 143 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens involving a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling west and a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the sedan, resulting in front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, leaving the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Archer Avenue in Queens struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with 165th Street around 9:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights a critical failure by the driver to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785463, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into a 50-year-old cyclist near Liberty Avenue. The car’s front end crushed the man’s leg. He stayed conscious, pain sharp, bike twisted. Police cite driver distraction. The car rolled on, unscathed. The street bore the wound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 170th Street near Liberty Avenue struck a 50-year-old man riding a bicycle. The report states the car’s center front end hit the cyclist, crushing his leg and leaving him with serious injuries, though he remained conscious at the scene. The police document lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the bicycle was left twisted on the street. No evidence in the report points to any cyclist error or behavior as a cause. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed when drivers fail to pay attention, with vulnerable road users bearing the brunt of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Hillside Avenue outside a crosswalk. A sedan making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. Limited view contributed to the crash, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Hillside Avenue at 171 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck her on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The vehicle, a 2005 Mazda sedan, sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility during turning maneuvers, emphasizing driver error in failing to yield or adequately observe the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered a serious knee and lower leg fracture. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:35 on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A motorcycle traveling southbound collided with the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV was damaged on its right front bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the motorcycle driver’s behavior or safety equipment. The incident highlights critical driver errors involving turning maneuvers and distraction in a busy Queens corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck him on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred on its right side. Limited view contributed to the crash, leaving the cyclist in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:07 on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 31-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was hit on the right side doors of a 2004 Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic and also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but no other contributing factors from the victim were noted. The impact occurred on the right side of the SUV, indicating a failure to maintain clear sightlines or properly assess the surroundings before proceeding. No visible injuries were reported on the driver, and the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, at 7:09 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a taxi collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling westbound. The impact injured a 33-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778363, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan collided with an e-scooter traveling north on 108 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury and was rendered unconscious. The sedan driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Avenue near Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens at 14:15. A sedan traveling west struck the left front bumper of an e-scooter heading north. The e-scooter driver, a 66-year-old male, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and was unconscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan’s left side doors and rear quarter panel were damaged, indicating impact on the vehicle’s left side. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but suffered significant injury. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic signals as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776661, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan backed unsafely into her at a Queens intersection. The driver caused the collision by reversing without caution, striking the pedestrian who was in the roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 9:03 p.m. A 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Nissan sedan backed unsafely, striking her at an intersection. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan showed no visible damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers reversing without proper caution in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791792, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling south on Sutphin Blvd struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact injured her hip and upper leg, leaving bruises. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi driven by a licensed male driver was traveling southbound on Sutphin Blvd near Archer Ave when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 23-year-old female bicyclist in Queens at 7 p.m. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged while the bike showed no damage. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 7 p.m. in Queens near 107-45 165 Street, a 2018 Hyundai sedan collided with a female bicyclist traveling north. The sedan was initially parked and impacted the bicyclist with its left front bumper, causing facial abrasions. The bicyclist, age 23, was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion played a role in the crash dynamics. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not noted as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Queens’ 93 Avenue late at night. Both drivers and a passenger suffered injuries ranging from bruises to full-body pain. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on 93 Avenue in Queens involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers and quarter panels. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 56-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. A 55-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified, and no victim behaviors were noted as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15