Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A 14-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway at an intersection on Fresh Pond Road near 59 Drive in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided head-on on Caldwell Avenue in Queens. An 84-year-old female driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved passing too closely. Airbags deployed and seat belts restrained the injured driver. Damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Caldwell Avenue in Queens. The 84-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. No ejections occurred. The crash involved one driver traveling straight ahead and another vehicle parked nearby. The report does not specify other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan traveling south struck a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver, 43, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and falling asleep as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver in a 2014 Ford sedan collided with a parked pick-up truck on 67 Drive in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and falling asleep as contributing factors. The sedan struck the truck's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked truck was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flushing Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2021 Kia sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn on 80 Street in Queens. Three teens on the e-bike were injured, two ejected. Injuries included fractures and contusions. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver traveling north on 80 Street collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn. The e-bike carried three occupants: the driver and two passengers, ages 16 and 17. The driver was ejected and suffered a head contusion. One passenger was also ejected and sustained abrasions, while the other passenger suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling legally. None of the e-bike occupants wore safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two men in a sedan and a man in a convertible collided on Grand Avenue in Queens. The convertible struck the sedan’s rear. Both sedan occupants suffered neck injuries. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a convertible traveling north on Grand Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the convertible and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants: a 46-year-old male driver and a 14-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered neck injuries classified as moderate (injury severity 3) and were conscious at the scene. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the convertible driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused internal complaints but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Madison Street in Queens. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 28-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Impact hit front bumpers. Both vehicles damaged. The female driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Madison Street near Woodward Avenue in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to the crash. The female driver, age 28, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and remained inside the vehicle. The collision involved the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front bumper of the other. Driver errors cited include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the female driver, who complained of pain and nausea.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 57 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The driver passed too closely, causing the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Avenue in Queens collided with a bicyclist also heading north. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the bicyclist, who was not ejected from his bike. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Rust Street in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other followed too closely and struck it from behind. A 41-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Shock was reported. Damage hit rear and front ends.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rust Street collided when the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the stopped car ahead. The crash injured a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the front vehicle. She suffered back injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor identified was "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York. The rear vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the front car, which sustained damage to its center front end. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 9-year-old girl and a 48-year-old woman were hit by an SUV making a right turn on 74 Street. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. Injuries ranged from abrasions to fractures.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV making a right turn on 74 Street struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The victims, a 9-year-old girl and a 48-year-old woman, suffered injuries to their entire body and hip/upper leg, including abrasions and fractures. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had no vehicle damage reported. Both pedestrians were conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the driver's failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Three SUVs collided on Flushing Avenue in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic was hit from behind. A 34-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered a head injury with fracture and dislocation. Alcohol and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, three SUVs traveling north on Flushing Avenue collided in a chain reaction. The vehicles were stopped or going straight when the crash occurred. A 34-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma including fracture and dislocation. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the back ends and front end of the vehicles. Driver errors include unsafe speed and alcohol involvement. The injured passenger was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637106, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male driver, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female, caused the crash by turning left without yielding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 87-year-old woman suffered injuries and shock in a Queens crash. Her sedan was struck in the rear while backing. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old female driver was injured in a collision on Juniper Boulevard South in Queens. The crash involved a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling east that was backing up when it was struck in the center back end, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of elderly drivers in crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other followed too closely and struck it from behind. A 41-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back injury. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling straight ahead and failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the stopped vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a vehicle starting from parking and a failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Boulevard North in Queens involving an e-bike and an unspecified vehicle. The e-bike rider, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle involved was starting from a parking position and impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not specify any driver errors beyond failure to yield. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after a crash with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The scooter struck the sedan’s right side as it made a right turn. The rider suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his scooter collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan tore down Grand Avenue. It hit a cyclist crossing its path. The man, twenty-one, crashed to the ground. Blood ran from his shoulder. The car’s nose crumpled. The street fell silent. Unsafe speed left a rider broken.

A 21-year-old cyclist was struck by a sedan on Grand Avenue near 71st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling west at unsafe speed when it collided with the cyclist. The impact left the cyclist bleeding heavily from his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The sedan’s front end was damaged. No other injuries were reported among the car’s occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 72-year-old man was struck on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The truck driver failed to yield and was speeding while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury but remained conscious. The truck’s front end was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Dodge truck, traveling northeast and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way and was driving at an unsafe speed. The collision caused a head injury to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after the crash. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the crash. No other safety equipment or driver errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 13-year-old boy was struck on Woodward Avenue in Queens. He was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan hit him on the right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Woodward Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him with its right front bumper. The boy sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no other factors were specified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Maurice Avenue. The pickup truck failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Maurice Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The crash involved a 2017 Ford pickup truck making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver failed to yield while turning left, causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18