Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

An Audi SUV hit hard on Metropolitan Avenue. The right front slammed forward. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head. Driver and front passenger were both distracted. The street bore metal, blood, and silence.

An Audi SUV traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens crashed, striking with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'An Audi SUV slammed forward, right front first. A 19-year-old in the back bled from the head, conscious but hurt.' Three people inside were injured: the 19-year-old rear passenger suffered severe head bleeding, the 20-year-old front passenger had chest pain, and the 19-year-old driver reported lower leg pain. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Passenger distraction is also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the right front bumper damaged. No other contributing factors are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Linden Street in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when they collided. The female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Street near Onderdonk Avenue in Queens. The female driver, 25, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling straight when the collision occurred. The report lists unsafe speed for both drivers and driver inattention or distraction for the female driver as contributing factors. The female driver was not using any safety equipment. The impact was on the left front bumper of the female driver's vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the male driver's vehicle. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan parked on Eliot Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The front passenger suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and female. The collision caused no damage to the striking vehicle. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 BMW sedan was parked on Eliot Avenue in Queens when it was hit on the left side doors by an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The front passenger, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises over her entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver of the BMW was licensed and female. The striking vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck a 33-year-old woman crossing Forest Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Forest Avenue collided with a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily injury classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complaining of bruises upon police arrival. No other vehicles or factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 56-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash happened near Fresh Pond Road and Woodbine Street at 5:30 a.m.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Fresh Pond Road near Woodbine Street in Queens. The 56-year-old male pedestrian was at the intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on 71 Street in Queens. One driver failed to yield while making a left turn. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors and right front bumper. Driver inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 71 Street in Queens. One vehicle was traveling east going straight, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. The front passenger in the turning vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inexperience. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck the rear center of an SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a GMC SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 25-year-old male front passenger who sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the SUV was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598257, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north struck a parked van on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The parked vehicles were heavily damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a parked van. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The parked van and a second parked sedan were heavily damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The driver was not ejected and no other persons were injured. The crash caused significant vehicle damage but involved no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 26-year-old man driving a sedan suffered chest abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Willoughby Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Willoughby Avenue in Queens when a 2015 Subaru SUV failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a 2019 Dodge sedan traveling northeast. The sedan’s 26-year-old male driver sustained chest abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was injured and treated for abrasions to the chest.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The female driver in the rear vehicle suffered a head contusion. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rear vehicle, driven by a 24-year-old woman, struck the back of the lead SUV. The female driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. Police identified "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2-year-old girl was hit by an SUV turning right on Central Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal. The vehicle struck her with its right rear quarter panel. She suffered internal injuries to her entire body and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Central Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it struck the child with its right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The toddler was crossing with the signal and suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The driver’s error in yielding caused the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man on a TAILG e-bike was hit by a Nissan SUV near midnight. Thrown from his seat, struck in the chest. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A man riding a TAILG e-bike was killed when a Nissan SUV struck him on Hamilton Place near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal chest injuries. He died at the scene. The SUV, traveling north, showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the street quiet and the victim alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A one-year-old girl was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a facial contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection, conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Ford sedan, traveling east and making a right turn on Myrtle Avenue in Queens, struck her. The child sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk at the time. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old woman driving a sedan on Cypress Hills Street in Queens suffered a concussion and lost consciousness. The vehicle struck an object front-center. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Cypress Hills Street, Queens. She was driving a 2021 Honda sedan southbound when the vehicle impacted center front. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but became unconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan. The driver’s distraction led to the collision, as noted in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592771, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Woodhaven Boulevard. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle was making a left turn when it struck the SUV traveling north. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a neck fracture and dislocation but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle was demolished, and the SUV had front-end damage. No safety equipment was used by the motorcycle driver. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Three occupants suffered neck and back injuries in a rear-end collision on Woodhaven Boulevard. Two vehicles struck from behind. All were conscious and restrained. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely. Damage centered on rear and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard involving a sedan and two SUVs traveling north. The crash injured three occupants: a 29-year-old male driver and two female passengers, ages 31 and 58. All suffered neck or back injuries consistent with whiplash. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles struck and the front end of the striking vehicle. All injured parties were conscious and restrained with lap belts. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of close following and distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured at knee and foot after an SUV made a left turn and hit her. The crash left the bike damaged at the front. The rider suffered a concussion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Cypress Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the bicyclist was stopped in traffic heading south. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the data. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 32-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured on Decatur Street in Queens. The crash happened at 9:06 a.m. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Decatur Street near Forest Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it collided with a vehicle making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the e-scooter's center front end and the vehicle's right front bumper. The rider sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan made a left turn on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. It hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Fresh Pond Road near Catalpa Avenue in Queens when it struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Forest Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Both vehicles hit front center. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Forest Avenue collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn northbound. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was making a left turn at the time of impact. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19