Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight south on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Hyundai sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling straight south when the sedan struck the right side doors of his bike. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A man on an e-bike sped down Maurice Avenue. He lost control. He flew from the bike. His helmet struck the street. The road was empty. He died there. Speed and inexperience marked his last ride.

A 48-year-old man riding a FLY E-BIKE southbound on Maurice Avenue was killed after losing control and being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Maurice Avenue — A 48-year-old man on a FLY E-BIKE sped south, lost control, and was thrown. He wore a helmet. His head struck the street. The road was empty. The bike lay still. He did not move again.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the street silent, marked only by the fallen bike and the man who did not rise.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling south struck a rear passenger inside another vehicle on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The 50-year-old woman suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash caused damage to the left side doors and front bumper.

According to the police report, a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling south on Cooper Avenue collided with another vehicle, impacting the left front bumper and causing damage to the left side doors. A 50-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining back contusions. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers passengers face even when restrained inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558501, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles collided on Juniper Valley Road in Queens. A sedan and an SUV struck front left bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Juniper Valley Road in Queens involving a 2014 sedan and a 2022 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided at their left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The SUV carried five occupants with a licensed driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A BMW SUV tore down Myrtle Avenue. The driver moved too fast. A 74-year-old man tried to cross. The front end hit him. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there, under the streetlights. The driver did not slow down.

A BMW SUV struck and killed a 74-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east at unsafe speed when its front end hit the pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by speeding drivers to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 70-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions after an e-bike hit her on Fresh Pond Road. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Fresh Pond Road in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike rider. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The incident highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield to a crossing pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan made an improper right turn on Cypress Hills Street. It struck a 35-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The crash left the bicyclist injured but conscious, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Cypress Hills Street made an improper right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify helmet use. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Seneca Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Seneca Avenue in Queens was injured after disregarding traffic control. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity classified as level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556092, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 69-year-old man was struck while crossing Eliot Avenue in Queens. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Eliot Avenue in Queens. He was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or other factors were noted. The report focuses solely on the pedestrian's injury and location of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering facial abrasions. The truck was turning right; the motorcycle was going straight. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The rider was conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The truck struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, while the motorcycle impacted the truck's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors were specified for the truck driver, who was licensed. The collision caused injury to the motorcyclist but no damage to the motorcycle was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage. He suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bike’s front center was damaged. The incident happened near 63-37 78 Street.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens near 63-37 78 Street. The bicyclist suffered neck abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The crash involved a single bike traveling west, going straight ahead before the collision. The police report does not specify other vehicles or victims involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 51-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Honda sedan. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn on 60 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 60 Street collided with the left rear bumper of an SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 12:40 PM. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound. Damage focused on front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided due to improper passing or lane usage. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 67-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Jeep SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 37-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a 2000 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the rear right quarter panel of a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling north at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified causes. The passenger was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 59 Place in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash caused front-end damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2015 BMW sedan was making a left turn on 59 Place in Queens when he collided with a parked 2004 GMC SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle played a role. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A moped passenger was ejected and injured on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash happened late at night. The passenger suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was following too closely. The impact hit the right side doors.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle also traveling east. The moped had two occupants; the 19-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the other vehicle and the left side doors of the moped. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped driver held a permit license from New York. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 19-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Fresh Pond Road. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm. She remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Fresh Pond Road while crossing with the signal. The vehicle involved was a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 30-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into right side doors on Jackie Robinson Parkway. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash caused serious injuries but no ejection from the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided with right side doors. The rider was the sole occupant and was wearing a helmet. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right side doors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 2017 SUV struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Cypress Avenue in Queens. Two women inside suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling north on Cypress Avenue rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped in traffic. The SUV's center back end collided with the front center of the other vehicle. Two female occupants in the SUV, aged 43 and 65, were injured with whiplash and neck pain but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both occupants were not ejected and sustained moderate injuries. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19