Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A 67-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured when another vehicle made a right turn and struck her right rear quarter panel. The impact caused a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The crash happened on Maurice Avenue in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on Maurice Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV was traveling northeast, going straight ahead, when she was struck on the right rear quarter panel by another vehicle making a right turn. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a sedan traveling east on Flushing Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel bore the damage. The pedestrian was conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2020 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on Flushing Avenue at 22:36. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and suffered a head injury classified as severe, including fracture and dislocation. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead prior to impact. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700271, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens late at night. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash. No victims were ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard near Cooper Avenue in Queens at 11:30 PM. The collision involved a 2016 SUV traveling east and a 2014 sedan traveling south. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver, a 67-year-old male, and his 61-year-old female front passenger were both injured with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The sedan driver, a licensed female, also sustained whiplash and full-body injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, and none were ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver disregard of traffic control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on Cypress Avenue. The unlicensed rider, 41, was trapped, legs crushed, conscious in the cold. The moped’s front end folded. No other people were present. Metal and bone tangled in the night.

A violent crash unfolded on Cypress Avenue near Centre Street in Queens when a moped collided with the rear of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped's front end 'folded in' from the impact, leaving the 41-year-old unlicensed rider trapped with crushed legs. The rider was conscious at the scene, suffering severe lower leg injuries. Police records confirm the SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report notes the moped operator was 'unlicensed,' and lists 'unspecified' as contributing factors, but does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when vulnerable road users and stationary vehicles collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens crash on 53 Street sent a 30-year-old female driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one striking the other's center back end. Driver distraction played a key role in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 53 Street in Queens collided around 3:50 PM. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The 30-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The front vehicle was driven by a male with an unlicensed status. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on 67 Place in Queens. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the cyclist conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 67 Place near Cooper Avenue in Queens. An SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained chest injuries classified as severity level 3 and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to adequately observe the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment, though no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The SUV showed no damage, underscoring the severity of impact on the vulnerable cyclist. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted drivers making turns in shared street spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705040, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was injured crossing Eliot Avenue with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck her. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The bus showed no visible damage after impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southwest on Eliot Avenue made a right turn and struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was semiconscious following the collision. The bus's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and notably, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or pedestrian factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as 3, indicating significant injury. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2009 Orion bus. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning buses to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited obstructed view and other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens around 12:58 a.m. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it collided with a moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's right front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and vehicular conditions. The sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. A 38-year-old female driver and a 4-year-old female passenger suffered facial and back injuries. Both were restrained and experienced shock. The crash involved a right turn and a straight travel, damaging the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fresh Pond Road in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 38-year-old female driver traveling south in a 2007 Acura sedan was going straight ahead when a 2018 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, was making a right turn. The collision occurred with the left front bumper of the Jeep impacting the center front end of the Acura. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The 38-year-old driver sustained back injuries and was in shock, while a 4-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured in the face and also experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and a harness. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel of the Jeep and the center front end of the Acura.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696227, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing with the signal when a sedan making a right turn struck her on Cornelia Street in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her in the right front quarter panel and causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Cornelia Street in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel, causing damage to the vehicle's right side doors. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 75-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing neck whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A taxi, traveling north and slowing or stopping, collided with the center back end of an SUV also traveling north. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance. A 75-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the systemic danger of tailgating and insufficient stopping distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695267, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The vehicle hit him center front, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious but hurt at the scene.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM, a 2017 Hyundai SUV traveling north on 60 Place struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The police report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no indication of pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, aggressive driving triggered a multi-vehicle collision near Onderdonk Avenue. Two sedans and an SUV collided, injuring a 52-year-old male driver with bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed risks tied to road rage and driver conduct.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 3:30 AM near 803 Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. The collision involved two sedans and an SUV, all traveling south. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor. A 52-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the right rear bumper of one sedan, indicating impact points. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of aggressive driving and its role in causing serious injuries in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was injured in a collision with an SUV in Queens. The impact was severe. The rider suffered abrasions. The driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred.

A motorcycle rider, 25, was injured in a crash involving a 2023 SUV in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the motorcycle, which was going straight ahead. The rider sustained injuries to his entire body, classified as a severity level 3, and complained of abrasions. The driver was licensed and the motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old male driver was injured in a collision between a sedan and an SUV. The crash occurred on Madison Street in Queens. The driver suffered back injuries and was in shock after the impact.

A collision occurred in Queens involving a 1989 sedan and a 2011 SUV. The 51-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely.' The SUV was attempting to pass the sedan when the crash happened. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and was in shock after the incident. No safety equipment was noted for the driver. The report did not specify any additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male passenger suffered injuries in a Queens crash. The vehicle was struck while traveling southwest. Alcohol involvement was noted. The passenger sustained a knee injury and contusion.

A crash occurred in Queens involving a sedan and a parked SUV. A 30-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering a knee injury and contusion. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when it collided with the SUV. The driver of the sedan was licensed. No other details regarding safety equipment were specified. The passenger was conscious but injured, highlighting the ongoing dangers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The left rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided with the rear of another vehicle on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The left rear passenger, an 18-year-old female, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The impact was at the sedan's center front end. No ejection occurred. The crash caused injury to the passenger, highlighting the consequences of driver distraction and tailgating in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected after a collision on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male motorcycle driver was involved in a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with contusions. The vehicle was damaged on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and traveling east, going straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The impact injured a 26-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. The driver followed too closely, hitting the right rear bumper of the lead car. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling west on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to a 26-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. She suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and its role in causing injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan starting from parking struck an SUV going straight east on Myrtle Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. All victims were shocked and complained of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, a 2019 Kia sedan, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was starting from parking on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2019 Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The sedan carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers aged 52 and 46. All three were injured, suffering back and lower leg injuries, and experienced shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the sedan driver. None of the occupants were ejected. Safety equipment was noted as lap belts and harnesses for the sedan passengers. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686117, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15