Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A pickup truck driver struck a parked SUV on Maurice Avenue in Queens. The 18-year-old driver suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling west on Maurice Avenue collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The driver, an 18-year-old male occupant of the truck, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper hitting the right side doors of the parked SUV. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.

A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 66 Place in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, hit her with its center front end. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 66 Place and Central Avenue in Queens. The 44-year-old woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV made a left turn into the path of a northbound sedan on Vermont Place in Queens. Both drivers were injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The sedan’s left front bumper and SUV’s front end were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver in a northbound sedan and a 3-year-old female passenger in the same vehicle were injured when a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. Both occupants suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 34-year-old man riding a motorcycle north on Flushing Avenue was ejected after his bike slipped on wet pavement. He suffered fractures and dislocations across his body. The crash damaged the motorcycle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected after losing control on slippery pavement on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle, traveling straight north, impacted with its left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and slippery pavement. The rider wore a helmet but was still thrown from the vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his entire body. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the danger of road conditions affecting motorcycle stability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on Woodward Avenue in Queens. The parked vehicle suffered left rear bumper damage. The driver of the moving sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Woodward Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The parked vehicle was hit on its left rear bumper. The driver of the moving sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured across his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused internal injuries to the driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 63 Drive in Queens. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 63 Drive in Queens was struck due to driver inattention and following too closely. The 27-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The collision impacted the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle and the left side doors of the bicycle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorscooter struck a sedan making a left turn on 74 Street near Eliot Avenue. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling westbound on 74 Street collided with a sedan making a left turn from the opposite direction. The scooter driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The contributing factor listed was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The sedan, a 2006 Subaru with a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The motorscooter, a 2018 Yamaha operated by an unlicensed New York male driver, suffered damage to its center front end. No other occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An e-bike rider was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Penelope Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Penelope Avenue was hit by a station wagon/SUV making a right turn northbound. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the center back end of the SUV. The rider remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 22-year-old female moped driver was ejected and injured on Flushing Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved a collision impacting the moped’s front center and right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female moped driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The moped was traveling west, going straight ahead, when the collision struck the center front end and right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The victim was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries requiring medical attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling east. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, moving straight ahead. The sedan's driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and bruising. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and New Jersey, respectively. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the box truck. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at these points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi struck a motorcycle on Maspeth Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash happened just after midnight. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Maspeth Avenue collided with a motorcycle traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581362, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 75-year-old man was struck at an intersection in Queens. The sedan was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The man suffered a hip and upper leg injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Stephen Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 75-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a hip and upper leg injury, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver failure such as failure to yield or speeding was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. No safety equipment or helmet was relevant to this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A tractor-trailer veered on Grand Avenue. The driver slumped at the wheel. The truck struck hard, center front. Alone in the cab, the man died from head trauma. The engine kept running. No seatbelt. No warning. Sudden, final silence.

A tractor-trailer traveling south on Grand Avenue near Borden Avenue crashed when the driver, a 50-year-old man, lost consciousness and slumped behind the wheel. According to the police report, the truck struck with its center front end. The driver was alone in the cab and died from head trauma. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were reported injured. The police report notes the driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The engine continued running after impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man works the night on Grand Avenue. A sedan barrels through, moving too fast. The car strikes him. His leg is torn. He dies on the street. A diesel truck stands parked. The road grows quiet. The blood dries. The city moves on.

A 49-year-old man working in the roadway on Grand Avenue was struck and killed by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the sedan disregarded traffic control and hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his lower leg and foot. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. A diesel tractor truck was parked nearby and was not moving at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one worker dead and another person injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 58-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash happened on Eliot Avenue. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eliot Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 58-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver of the sedan. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The e-bike sustained no damage. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan was traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 75-year-old bicyclist was ejected and fractured his lower leg after a sedan made a right turn and struck him head-on. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious, with severe knee and foot trauma. Both vehicles damaged front centers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bleecker Street made a right turn and collided head-on with a bicyclist also traveling north. The 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. The sedan sustained front-end damage, as did the bicycle. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when motor vehicles turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584067, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An ATV struck a parked sedan on 74 Street in Queens. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial contusions. The crash happened late at night. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving were cited as causes. The driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an ATV traveling north on 74 Street collided with a parked sedan. The ATV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The ATV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its center front end. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary at the time of the crash. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. The bicyclist wore a helmet but suffered serious injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue was struck during a vehicle's left turn. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash caused center front end damage to the bike. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 21-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Queens. The crash happened when a vehicle making a U-turn failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist was injured at the intersection near 78-16 Cooper Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn that failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing stoppers only. The vehicle involved in the crash showed no damage, while the bicyclist's bike had damage to the center front end. The driver of the vehicle was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19