Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A 67-year-old male driver with a physical disability suffered head injuries and minor bleeding after his SUV struck an object with its left front bumper in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt and experienced shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Nissan SUV in Queens was injured at 16:27. The vehicle was traveling north and impacted with its left front bumper. The report identifies the driver's physical disability as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. Injuries included head trauma and minor bleeding, with the driver reported to be in shock. The report does not cite any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the physical disability. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers and two passengers suffered neck, back, and leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and failure to yield, causing significant vehicle damage and shock among occupants.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway collided at 19:42. The 28-year-old driver of a 2011 Jeep was merging when he made an unsafe lane change and failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling straight. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the Chevrolet. The Jeep carried three occupants, including the driver, who suffered neck injuries and shock, secured by a lap belt. The Chevrolet had one occupant, a 52-year-old male driver, also injured with neck pain and shock. Additionally, two passengers, aged 26 and 64, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and back pain. All occupants complained of pain or nausea but were not ejected. Unsafe lane changing and failure to yield by the Jeep driver were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two injured, one semiconscious, after a southeast-bound e-scooter struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on 80th Street. Driver distraction cited as cause. Passenger ejected, suffering head injury and concussion. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front centers.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 80th Street in Queens involving an e-scooter traveling southeast and a northbound sedan making a left turn. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured and semiconscious after being ejected despite wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. The passenger, a 28-year-old female riding/hanging on the outside of the e-scooter without safety equipment, was also ejected and suffered a head injury with a concussion. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2022 Cadillac SUV. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of e-scooter occupants in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back trauma and minor bleeding on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a Lexus SUV and was caused by the bicyclist following too closely. No damage was reported to the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:39 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike, suffering back injuries and minor bleeding. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's failure to maintain safe distance. The bicyclist was traveling northeast, as was a Lexus SUV involved, which sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike, showing the collision dynamics. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors beyond the following too closely error. The incident highlights the dangers of close following distances in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided at 9 p.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear bumpers in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway when they collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the sedan with three occupants, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773687, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Cooper Avenue. Both drivers were traveling southeast when inattentive driving and following too closely caused impact. Whiplash complaints followed as vehicles collided center-to-center.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Cooper Avenue in Queens at 10:13 a.m. Two sedans traveling southeast collided when the driver of the trailing vehicle failed to maintain proper distance and was distracted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both occupants in the rear vehicle, a 40-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses at the time of impact. The front vehicle, a 2019 Mercedes sedan, sustained center front end damage, while the rear 2013 Ford sedan was damaged at its center back end. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after losing control on a slippery Long Island Expressway. The truck struck the right front quarter panel, impacting the left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male tractor truck driver was injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway at 1:45 AM. The report cites slippery pavement as the contributing factor, which led to the driver losing control. The truck's left front bumper struck the right front quarter panel, causing damage and resulting in head injuries and whiplash to the driver. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights pavement slipperiness as the primary cause, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by road conditions in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured in a Queens collision. The moped struck the left side of a sedan while both vehicles traveled straight. The crash was triggered by the moped driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fresh Pond Road near Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 7:30 a.m. A 19-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and without safety equipment, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his entire body. The moped, traveling west, collided with the left side doors of a southbound sedan. The report cites the moped driver's 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The moped sustained damage to its center front end, and the sedan was damaged on its left side doors. The driver errors identified focus on the moped operator's reaction, with no fault attributed to the sedan driver or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2002 Suzuki motorcycle crashed hard at 1 a.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The driver, 36, thrown and bleeding from the head. The passenger, 52, left with a torn leg. Helmets on. Both hit the ground. The road stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle crashed at 1 a.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The report states, 'A 2002 Suzuki slammed headlong. The man, 36, thrown and bleeding from the head. The woman, 52, leg torn open.' Both occupants were ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations—one to the head, the other to the lower leg. The report notes both wore helmets. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and the motorcycle was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and passenger, providing no further detail on the cause. No evidence of victim error is cited. The crash left both individuals injured and the road silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on Fresh Pond Road. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:17 on Fresh Pond Road in Queens. A 37-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was riding northwest when he was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and contusions. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a licensed male, failed to yield while turning left, directly causing the collision. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck a northbound sedan making a left turn on 80 Street in Queens. The sedan was damaged on its left front bumper; the motorcycle suffered left front impact. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old man, sustained a concussion and head injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:25 on 80 Street in Queens. A northbound sedan was making a left turn when it was struck by a southbound motorcycle going straight ahead. The motorcycle impacted the sedan's left front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, suffering a concussion. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role in the collision. The sedan was occupied by two people, including a licensed female driver. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by limited sight lines and vehicle turning movements in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772198, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 84-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a collision with a westbound bicyclist on 80th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was confused, contributing to the crash. The bike showed no damage, striking center front.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:49 on 80th Street near 78th Avenue in Queens. An 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and classified with injury severity 3. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but was noted to have pedestrian error or confusion as a contributing factor. The vehicle involved was a westbound bicycle traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The bike sustained no damage. The report highlights pedestrian confusion as the contributing factor, with no driver errors cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. This incident underscores the risks posed by pedestrian confusion even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male moped rider was ejected and fractured his knee and lower leg. The crash occurred in Queens near Grand Ave. The moped’s right front bumper was damaged. The rider wore a helmet but suffered dislocations and fractures.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped rider was injured and ejected from his vehicle at 18:10 in Queens near 66-30 Grand Ave. The moped, traveling north, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The rider suffered fractures, dislocations, and distorted injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the rider. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The moped was previously parked before the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured according to the data. The report highlights the severity of the impact and the rider’s ejection, emphasizing the danger posed by the crash circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two box trucks collided head-on while traveling north on Maurice Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited defective brakes and other vehicular factors as causes. The crash left both drivers conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Maurice Avenue in Queens at 6:32 AM. Two box trucks, both traveling north, collided with front-end impacts. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers, aged 49 and 50, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. The drivers were not ejected and had licensed New York state registrations. The crash involved one driver impacting the center back end of the other vehicle. The police report highlights vehicle defects and other vehicular issues as the primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769372, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck a parked sedan from behind. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on a busy highway.

According to the police report, at 1:30 a.m., a 29-year-old male driver in a 2010 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked 2011 Infiniti sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving sedan was injured and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers of driver inattention or misjudgment on high-speed roadways, with no fault attributed to the parked vehicle or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on a Suzuki motorcycle, helmeted but unlicensed, slammed into a turning KIA at Eliot Avenue and 69th Street. He flew from the wreck, landing headfirst. Crush injuries ended his life in the street.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Eliot Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle southbound when he struck a KIA sedan making a left turn. The report states, 'He flew. Headfirst to pavement. Crush injuries. Death in the street.' The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The KIA's right front quarter panel was damaged, indicating the point of impact during the left turn. The police report lists the motorcyclist as unlicensed but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the lethal outcome of the collision and the systemic dangers present at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus and a dump truck collided head-on on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The bus passenger suffered facial injuries and was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt. Improper lane usage by one vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:27 AM on Cypress Hills Street near Jackie Robinson Parkway Exit 3 in Queens, a 2017 Ford bus and a 2020 KW dump truck, both traveling north, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the left front quarter panel of the dump truck. The bus had two occupants; the dump truck had one. The bus passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained facial contusions despite wearing a lap belt. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 67th Road in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian in the lower leg. The victim suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:52 on 67th Road in Queens. A pedestrian, a 24-year-old male, was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north. The vehicle was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants. The report explicitly identifies driver error—failure to yield—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768072, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a northbound moped on Grand Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and improper lane use as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Avenue at 13:13. A sedan traveling north was making a right turn when it collided with a moped also heading north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver, a 47-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." These driver errors led to the collision and the moped driver’s injuries. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants; the moped had one occupant. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765258, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV passed too closely on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The collision caused contusions and a hip injury. The SUV driver’s unsafe lane change led to the crash without visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on Eliot Avenue in Queens, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured after an SUV passed too closely and changed lanes unsafely. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered contusions and an upper leg injury. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel but sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The report emphasizes the driver errors that caused the crash, focusing on the SUV’s failure to maintain safe distance and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15