Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A sedan turning left struck an SUV going straight on Hamilton Place in Queens. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling straight ahead on Hamilton Place in Queens. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. A 37-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining facial abrasions. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 77 Place. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. She suffered bruises and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 77 Place. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, was making a right turn when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other driver errors or victim equipment factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522912, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Maspeth Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled east. The sedan showed front-end damage; the bike had rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist on Maspeth Avenue. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The sedan impacted the bike at the center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with an eastbound SUV making a left turn. Both drivers were injured, suffering chest and back injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. Both drivers remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling straight west on Myrtle Avenue was struck by a 2016 Toyota SUV making a left turn eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered chest injuries. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, sustained back contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A tow truck hit a 43-year-old female bicyclist on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck’s right front bumper collided with the bike’s left side. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard were factors.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling south on Metropolitan Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper against the bike’s left side doors. The report lists unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No safety equipment was noted. The truck driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and ignoring traffic signals in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 28-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision on Cabot Road, Queens. The crash happened at night. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Cabot Road in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:57 p.m. while both vehicles were traveling north. The e-bike was struck from behind, causing injuries to the rider's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike driver was conscious after the crash and suffered contusions and bruises. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 15-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a bus on Seneca Avenue. The moped was demolished. The driver was semiconscious and wearing a helmet. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Seneca Avenue in Queens involving a moped and a bus. The 15-year-old moped driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries. The driver was semiconscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling west and struck the moped on its right side doors with its left front bumper. The moped was traveling north and was demolished in the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the moped driver. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516553, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury on Metropolitan Avenue. The sedan driver was parked. The crash involved passing too closely. The bicyclist was semiconscious with a concussion and no helmet. The sedan’s left side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a parked sedan on Metropolitan Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling east going straight ahead when struck. The sedan was parked at the time of impact. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor but does not assign fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 65-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while standing at an intersection in Queens. The driver, holding a learner's permit, was inexperienced and distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 61 Street in Queens struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway but at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver, a male with a learner's permit, was identified as inexperienced and distracted by an outside car, contributing to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and no safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 21-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. Two sedans and a pickup truck were involved. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The crash happened near Myrtle Avenue on 71 Street.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 71 Street and Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved two sedans and a pickup truck traveling south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One sedan was parked before impact, while the pickup truck was going straight ahead. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered a bruise and leg injuries. The report does not mention any helmet or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The female driver in the rear vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. She was unconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The crash was caused by following too closely. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear sedan, age 56, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma. She was unconscious at the scene and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The rear driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Avenue. It struck a 51-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue made a left turn and struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage after the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Queens crash. The SUV was making a U-turn. No vehicle damage was reported. Alcohol was involved. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 64 Street collided with an SUV making a U-turn northbound. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The SUV driver’s action of making a U-turn contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A moped struck a turning SUV on Cooper Avenue. The bike shattered. A 16-year-old girl riding on the back flew off, helmetless. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. Two others suffered injuries. The street stayed cold and silent.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight collided with an SUV making a left turn on Cooper Avenue near 88th Street in Queens. The moped carried two teenagers. The 16-year-old rear passenger was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The 15-year-old moped driver was also ejected and sustained a fractured leg. The SUV driver, age 30, and a 27-year-old passenger reported neck and leg pain. The crash report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. The 16-year-old passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the primary driver errors. The impact left the moped demolished and the SUV damaged at the front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 65-year-old man driving a Jeep SUV hit a parked flat rack on Borden Avenue. The SUV’s front center collided with the flat rack’s left rear bumper. The driver suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west on Borden Avenue collided with a parked flat rack vehicle. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end striking the flat rack’s left rear bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver errors were identified. The flat rack was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 4-year-old girl suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash. An SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The child was a rear-seat passenger, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling north on 61 Street collided with a 2013 sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. A 4-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, sustaining facial abrasions. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed women. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Putnam Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion on slippery pavement.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Putnam Avenue made a left turn and struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver and notes the pavement was slippery. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502283, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs turned left at Cypress and Cooper. A man, 57, crossed with the light. Both vehicles struck him. He bled in the street, his whole body hurt. He stayed conscious, broken, as dusk fell over Queens.

A 57-year-old man was struck by two SUVs while crossing Cypress Avenue at Cooper Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the primary fault cited is driver failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502260, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A pick-up truck made a left turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter on 73 Place in Queens. The 16-year-old passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck was making a left turn on 73 Place in Queens when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter carried two occupants, including a 16-year-old male passenger who was ejected from the vehicle. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to navigate the turn safely. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision impacted the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the truck. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two vehicles traveled north on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. Impact caused moderate damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV and a 1999 sedan collided while both traveled north on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s 25-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20