Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

Three vehicles collided head-on and rear-end on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed by at least one driver was cited as a contributing factor. Both injured parties were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and two SUVs occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 12:33 AM. The sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end of an SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. Another SUV was impacted at its left rear bumper. Two occupants in the sedan—a 40-year-old male driver and a 41-year-old female front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for both injured occupants, indicating driver error as a key cause. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Forest Avenue in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The female driver with a permit was injured, suffering pain and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Forest Avenue in Queens. A male driver in a 2018 Toyota SUV was making a U-turn when he failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound 2019 Alfa SUV driven by a female with a learner's permit. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Toyota and the right front bumper of the Alfa. The female driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles had a single occupant and sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving north on Forest Ave, causing a collision involving multiple vehicles. The driver was injured and incoherent at the scene. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver incapacitation.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver traveling north on Forest Ave lost consciousness while operating a 2025 Chevrolet SUV. This loss of consciousness, categorized under 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, led to a collision involving several vehicles, including parked and moving SUVs and a sedan. The driver was injured and found incoherent at the scene, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes no ejection occurred. The crash involved impact points on the left side doors of a parked SUV and the right front bumpers of other vehicles. The primary driver error identified is the loss of consciousness, which incapacitated the driver and triggered the multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan rear-ended him on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The crash caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the cyclist in shock. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as key factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 2:00 AM involving two sedans and a bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his e-bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The sedan struck the bicyclist from behind, impacting the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of another. The bicyclist was left in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, emphasizing the failure to maintain a safe distance and lack of experience behind the wheel. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing Woodhaven Blvd with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. A 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling west and making a left turn, struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800174, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old female pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle's front center hit the victim, who was conscious and bruised. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Palmetto Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling northeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of impact. No helmet or crossing signal usage was noted as contributing factors. The driver’s errors in attention and yielding directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800135, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered injuries to his entire body. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway near Maurice Avenue in Queens at 1:05 AM. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the back center of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 53-year-old man, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and attention on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a collision on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a vehicle making a right turn that failed to yield right-of-way, causing injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The injured party was a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound, wearing a helmet, who sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the other vehicle's failure to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle involved in the crash showed no damage, indicating impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights driver error in yielding as the critical cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799141, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike traveling north on Fresh Pond Rd hit a 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike operator at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:41 on Fresh Pond Rd in Queens. A 40-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by an e-bike traveling north, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the e-bike operator. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed when vehicle operators fail to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797993, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on 62-45 80 Rd, Queens. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver suffered a head injury. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. The victim was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on 62-45 80 Rd in Queens. A 2022 SUV traveling west struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2013 sedan. The sedan’s 61-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 but remained conscious. The report identifies the SUV driver’s contributing factor as "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance from the parked vehicle. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the collision damaged its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error on the part of the SUV operator as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797382, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old woman suffered head abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the collision occurred, highlighting driver inattention and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Ave and Remsen Pl in Queens at 5:39 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Mercedes SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The collision underscores critical driver errors, including distraction and failure to yield, as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway, injuring a 23-year-old female passenger. The impact caused head injuries and minor bleeding, leaving the passenger in shock. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 14:20. The collision involved a 2017 Jeep SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center back end and the SUV's center front end. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 23-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any contributing victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions and passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was partially ejected, sustaining whiplash and shock. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. A 43-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected after his motorcycle collided with the center back end of a sedan traveling eastbound. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the motorcycle struck it from behind. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the motorcycle operator's part. The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight. The sedan’s female driver suffered head contusions but remained conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of Eliot Ave and Woodhaven Blvd around 12:30. A 33-year-old female sedan driver, traveling southbound and going straight ahead, was struck in the center front end by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver, a male, was cited for failure to yield due to 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan driver was injured, sustaining head contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report highlights the SUV driver's inattention and disregard for traffic control as primary contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn on slippery pavement. The pedestrian was crossing without signal and went into shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:49 on 62 Street near 53 Drive in Queens. A 43-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northwestern-bound 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by slippery pavement conditions. The sedan showed no visible damage. The pedestrian's crossing without signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and road conditions at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV collided with a westbound sedan on Borden Avenue. The sedan’s 73-year-old driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on Borden Avenue involving a 2018 SUV traveling south and a 2012 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors, causing center front end damage to the SUV. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors were listed. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and the severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked pickup truck on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including head and arm trauma. Both were restrained and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea after the crash.

According to the police report, at 21:20 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens, a northbound 2018 Honda SUV collided with a parked 2019 Chevrolet pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end against the truck's left front quarter panel. The SUV carried two male occupants: a 23-year-old driver and a 32-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, with the driver sustaining head injuries and the passenger suffering injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. They experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked vehicle, indicating potential driver inattention or failure to maintain control. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792298, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 69 Place in Queens after one driver disregarded traffic control. Both male drivers suffered injuries, including chest and head trauma. The impact left both in shock, with airbags deployed and lap belts fastened.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:41 on 69 Place near Caldwell Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling southbound collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers, males aged 18 and 66, were injured—one with head injuries and the other with chest injuries. The younger driver had an airbag deployed, and the older driver was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly notes driver error in failing to obey traffic controls, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims themselves.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV merging improperly collided with a sedan traveling straight eastbound on the Long Island Expressway. The impact struck the sedan’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. Two young men inside the sedan suffered neck and shoulder injuries, both conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:01 AM on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was merging when it struck the sedan, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane merging. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 20 and 19, both injured with contusions and bruises to the neck and shoulder areas. The 20-year-old driver was ejected but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The 19-year-old passenger was not ejected and also wore a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens during left turns. Both drivers were men traveling eastbound. One driver suffered neck injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by the drivers, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:30 on Woodhaven Boulevard near 81 Avenue in Queens. Two male drivers, both licensed in New York, were each making left turns when their vehicles collided. The first SUV, a 2012 Acura, was impacted on the right front bumper, while the second, a 2024 Honda, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The driver of the Acura suffered neck injuries, was not ejected, and experienced shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors in lane management during the maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15