Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A 13-year-old boy riding east on Woodward Avenue was injured when an SUV struck him from behind. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver followed too closely and was inattentive, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 18:08 on Woodward Avenue in Queens, an SUV traveling east struck a 13-year-old bicyclist from behind. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision point was the center front end of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was injured but not critically. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers who fail to maintain safe distances and remain attentive on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The 52-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:46 AM on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. A 52-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected after being struck in the center back end by a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling westbound. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the bicyclist's rear. The report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained no damage despite the impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention to spacing behind vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike making an improper U-turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Grand Avenue in Queens. Two female occupants on the motorbike suffered contusions and moderate injuries. The motorbike driver was ejected but conscious, both wore helmets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:48 on Grand Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old female motorbike driver was making an improper U-turn when her motorbike struck a sedan traveling westbound. The motorbike's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were the points of impact. The motorbike driver was ejected and sustained back contusions with injury severity rated as moderate (3). A 13-year-old female passenger riding on the outside of the motorbike also suffered knee, lower leg, and foot contusions with the same injury severity. Both motorbike occupants were conscious and wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The police report cites the motorbike driver's error of 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was traveling straight ahead with no cited errors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered serious leg injuries after a taxi abruptly changed lanes on the Long Island Expressway. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the motorcycle, demolishing it. The motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on the Long Island Expressway. The taxi driver, traveling west, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The taxi’s left front bumper impacted the motorcycle, which was going straight ahead in the same direction. The motorcycle was demolished on impact. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes, emphasizing the taxi driver's failure to maintain safe lane discipline. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Avenue near 69 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious. Police cited the sedan driver’s disregard for traffic control as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:05 AM in Queens, a 2023 sedan traveling south on 69 Street struck a bicyclist going west on Myrtle Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist’s injury severity was moderate, and no contributing factors were attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead before the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, placing vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered a knee injury after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on Metropolitan Avenue. The motorcycle, traveling east, struck the SUV starting from parking. The passenger was helmeted and conscious, sustaining contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:35 AM on Metropolitan Avenue involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV. The SUV was starting from parking and failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision with the motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle's left front bumper impacted the SUV. The injured party was a 25-year-old female passenger riding on the outside of the motorcycle, who was wearing a helmet. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious throughout. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver's failure to yield as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcycle driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck struck a bicyclist traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver error and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a tow truck and a bicycle collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 13:38. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error and bicyclist confusion in the incident. The tow truck was traveling west, going straight ahead, with no reported damage, while the bicycle suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision's point of impact was the left rear bumper of the bicycle and the right rear quarter panel of the tow truck. The report does not assign blame to the bicyclist but emphasizes the role of driver error and confusion in causing the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck a parked sedan on Eliot Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The sedan showed no damage. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 p.m. on Eliot Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when his motorcycle, traveling west and slowing or stopping, collided with a parked sedan. The motorcycle sustained center front end damage, while the sedan showed no damage. The injured driver was conscious and suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to avoid the parked vehicle. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported for the motorcycle driver. The police report does not assign fault to the injured driver or mention any victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757954, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male motorcyclist suffered full-body abrasions after a crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, the rider reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the motorcycle's center front end. The rider was conscious and helmeted.

At 9:43 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway, a 28-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the rider's injury resulted from a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, a driver error cited as the primary contributing factor. The motorcycle, traveling east and going straight ahead, sustained damage to its center front end. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious, wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the key contributing factor, highlighting the systemic danger posed by unexpected vehicle interactions. The rider suffered abrasions to the entire body, classified as injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756620, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a dump truck on 63 Street in Queens. The sedan driver and two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. No ejections occurred; all victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 63 Street in Queens at 18:30. A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a dump truck also traveling west. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash. Two passengers, a 28-year-old female and a 25-year-old male, also sustained back injuries and whiplash. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The dump truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported errors. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center back end, while the dump truck showed no damage. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Forest Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, entering shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without blaming the victim.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Forest Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (3), and the driver experienced shock. The sedan struck the motorcycle on the left rear quarter panel, while the motorcycle's center front end was the point of impact. Both vehicles had unspecified pre-crash actions, and the report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' without detailing driver errors. The motorcycle driver was not cited for any contributing factors, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and injuries without assigning blame to the motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756025, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The unlicensed driver of the rear vehicle followed too closely and reacted late to an uninvolved vehicle. Two passengers suffered back and head injuries, both restrained but shocked and bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:22 on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of the rear vehicle, unlicensed, struck the center back end of the lead SUV. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance and delayed response. Both injured occupants were passengers in the lead vehicle, secured by lap belts, sustaining back and head injuries with complaints of pain, nausea, and minor bleeding. Neither occupant was ejected, but both were in shock. The collision damage was centered on the rear of the lead SUV and the front of the striking vehicle, confirming a rear-end impact caused by the unlicensed driver's failure to maintain control and distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755312, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north struck a sedan making a left turn eastbound on Maurice Avenue. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises across his entire body. Both vehicles sustained damage on impact’s right and front sides.

According to the police report, at 9:25 a.m., a taxi traveling straight north on Maurice Avenue collided with a 2022 sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the taxi. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with contusions and bruises affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers in traffic and the severe injuries that can result from side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck turning left collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Rust Street in Queens. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to obey traffic controls as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:01 AM on Rust Street in Queens. A flatbed truck was making a left turn westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper and the bike’s right side doors. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to yield or obey traffic signals. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment, but these were not cited as contributing factors. The truck sustained no damage, highlighting the severity of the impact on the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a back injury, entering shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front center, damaging its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, at 15:53 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens, a motorcycle traveling south collided with an eastbound SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 52-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a back injury, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, struck the motorcycle at its center front end, impacting the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling west collided with a 16-year-old e-bike rider making a left turn northwest on Metropolitan Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash was caused by the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was making a left turn northwest on Metropolitan Avenue when a westbound bus struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bus driver, licensed and operating a 2015 vehicle, was traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the bus driver did not yield to the turning e-bike. The e-bike rider was operating under a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users making lawful turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger was ejected and injured during a collision on 63 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn and a southbound moped. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:53 on 63 Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A vehicle was making a left turn westbound when it collided head-on with a southbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped sustained center front end damage. The 19-year-old female passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' by the vehicle driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported on the turning vehicle. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central causes of the serious injury to the vulnerable moped passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving northwest on 72 Street in Queens. Her sedan struck a parked vehicle head-on, causing neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 9:52 AM. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the key factor.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver traveling northwest on 72 Street in Queens lost consciousness while operating her 2013 Nissan sedan. The vehicle collided with a parked vehicle, impacting the sedan's center front end and the parked vehicle's right front bumper. The driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted. The crash occurred at 9:52 AM in zip code 11378. The incident highlights the systemic danger posed when a driver becomes incapacitated behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl suffered full-body contusions after a distracted SUV driver struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and injured across her entire body.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 54-41 and 69 Lane in Queens around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling straight ahead struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and was in shock following the impact. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and control at an intersection directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south struck an e-scooter making a left turn on 62 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on 62 Street near Myrtle Avenue in Queens. A moped traveling straight south collided with an e-scooter making a left turn. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped's center front end and the e-scooter's left side doors. This collision highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15