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

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on 178 Street near 93 Avenue in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly contributed to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi made a left turn and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s left front bumper hit the victim, causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on Archer Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection near 160th Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2024 vehicle. Vehicle damage was not reported. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with the vehicle’s right front bumper hitting the pedestrian off intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact point was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors such as crossing signals or helmet use were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old female driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact was at the center rear and front ends. No ejections or fatalities reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The first vehicle was struck at the center back end by the second vehicle impacting its center front end. The driver of the second vehicle, a 71-year-old female occupant, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not attribute fault to the victim or cite pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Vehicle damage was noted on the rear end of the first sedan, while the second sedan showed no damage. The collision illustrates risks of rear-end impacts in traffic flow but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon/SUV making a U-turn was struck on its left side doors by a bus traveling westbound on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered internal injuries, including back and shoulder trauma. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 9:30 AM. A station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn when it was hit on the left side doors by a bus traveling westbound. The bus impacted the SUV's left side doors, causing damage and injuries. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: a 17-year-old left rear passenger with back injuries, a 41-year-old front passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries, and the 25-year-old male driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries. All were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bus operator. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close vehicle proximity during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west on 176th Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered shock and complained of pain. The driver impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 2024 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead westbound on 176th Street around 11 p.m. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian, resulting in injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The pedestrian’s exact location and actions at the time of impact are unknown. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771998, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash, highlighting systemic risk to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Guy R Brewer Blvd struck a bicyclist moving east near Archer Ave in Queens at 3:50 PM. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision impacted the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 170 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. One driver suffered a head injury and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Neither vehicle showed damage despite the impact at their front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 170 Street near 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:00 a.m. Two female drivers, each operating a sedan, were traveling south and west respectively when they collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. One driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision points were the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage was reported. The report highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway at 2:55 a.m. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite the taxi driver's failure to maintain a safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 2:55 a.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway, a taxi traveling north struck the center back end of a sedan also heading north. The taxi driver was slowing or stopping before impact. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old male, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 139 Street and 109 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries. The female driver making a left turn was distracted. The male driver traveling straight also involved. Impact was at left front bumpers. Injuries included whiplash and full body trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:35 on 139 Street near 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. The female driver of a 2021 Honda was making a left turn when the collision happened. The male driver of a 2014 Hyundai was traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver, age 19, was conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. The male driver’s condition is not detailed, but the collision dynamics indicate failure to maintain attention during critical maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving during left turns and straight travel in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan at a Queens intersection. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Remington Street in Queens around 7:56 AM. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway against traffic when a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s location and movement against traffic created a hazardous situation. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus sustained no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens when a sedan traveling west rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus, also traveling west with five occupants, sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The sedan suffered damage to its center back end. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered head abrasions in a Queens crash. According to the police report, driver inattention caused a collision involving multiple parked sedans. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 145-48 Glassboro Avenue at 2:53 AM. The collision involved a 20-year-old male driver who sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Multiple sedans were involved, with damage noted on the center front ends and left front bumpers of the vehicles. The injured occupant was driving one of the sedans and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, which led to injury despite the vehicles being stationary or moving straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling west struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused abrasions and a severe head injury, leaving the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Nissan SUV traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 11:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, resulting in head injuries classified as severity level 3 and abrasions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify any driver errors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764577, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on Liberty Avenue injured a 67-year-old female driver. One SUV backed unsafely while another passed too closely, causing a left-side impact. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens around 10:00 AM. A 67-year-old female driver of a 2018 Honda SUV traveling south was struck on the left side doors. The collision involved another SUV, a 2017 Jeep, which was backing up at the time. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' by the Jeep driver and 'Passing Too Closely' by the Honda driver as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The Jeep showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the Honda's left side. These driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—directly contributed to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided at Jamaica Avenue around 8 p.m. Four occupants, including children, suffered facial, chest, and neck injuries. Both drivers were licensed. Impact points were left front bumper and right front quarter panel, indicating a side-angle collision.

According to the police report, at 20:00 on Jamaica Avenue, two station wagons/SUVs collided. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle. Four occupants were injured: a 13-year-old male and an 8-year-old female, both with facial injuries; a 51-year-old male driver with chest injuries; and a 53-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists driver contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision dynamics suggest failure to yield or misjudgment during the left turn, but no explicit driver errors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side, injuring two passengers, including a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, both conscious with internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 90 Avenue in Queens at 14:45. A northbound station wagon/SUV with a driver holding a permit license struck the right side doors of an eastbound sedan driven by a licensed male driver. The SUV’s driver was cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 9-year-old rear passenger with chest injuries and a 19-year-old front passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on Jamaica Avenue collided, striking each other on their left sides. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Impact damaged both vehicles’ left bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan SUV and a 2014 Nissan pickup truck collided while both were traveling west on Jamaica Avenue. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left bumpers. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, only noting unspecified contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries and whiplash after a sedan hit him outside an intersection on Hillside Avenue. The driver, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center amid glare conditions that impaired visibility.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue struck a 76-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, which also suffered damage. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver visibility. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions like glare and the critical impact of driver visibility errors in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15