Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A van struck the rear of a sedan on Cypress Avenue in Queens. Both male occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved defective brakes, contributing to the collision and injuries sustained.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on Cypress Avenue rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the van. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The sedan carried two occupants: a 38-year-old male driver and a 34-year-old male front passenger. Both occupants were conscious but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating vehicle malfunction played a key role. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping prior to impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist factors. The collision highlights the danger of mechanical failure in vehicle braking systems on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck slowed and stopped in traffic on Fresh Pond Road. The truck driver, distracted, rear-ended two SUVs stopped ahead. Multiple passengers and drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in dense urban traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fresh Pond Road in Queens at 5:30 p.m. A 2015 GMC box truck was slowing or stopping when it struck two southbound SUVs stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck hitting the center back ends of both SUVs. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The crash injured six occupants, including drivers and passengers, all conscious but complaining of whiplash and entire body injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The data shows no victim fault; the crash resulted from the truck driver's failure to maintain attention, causing a chain rear-end collision in stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751774, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact caused internal injuries and serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:14 AM on Grand Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2012 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old man suffered a head injury after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The impact caused a concussion and left the victim conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 69 Street and Eliot Avenue in Queens at 5:39 AM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2011 Jeep SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed when pedestrians cross against traffic signals, though the report focuses on the vehicle's movement and impact location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist on Cooper Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, striking the bike’s right side with the SUV’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda SUV traveling north on Cooper Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east at the intersection with Cypress Avenue. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end hitting the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead prior to impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Queens, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turned left on 68th Avenue, striking a 64-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop. Her leg was crushed. The car showed no damage. The pain lingered at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at 68th Avenue and Fresh Pond Road struck a 64-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way, a critical error cited as the primary contributing factor. The driver fled the scene without stopping, leaving the woman with severe crush injuries to her leg. The vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai sedan, showed no visible damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, emphasizing that driver failure to yield was the decisive factor in the collision. No other contributing behaviors by the victim are listed. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed to pedestrians by drivers who disregard right-of-way at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries after an SUV making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Borden Avenue and Hamilton Place in Queens around 5:45 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Jeep SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her on the left side doors. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report emphasizes driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, as the cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746054, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male moped occupant was ejected and injured while hanging on the outside of his vehicle in Queens. The crash involved a stationary SUV and was caused by driver inattention and passing too closely. The rider suffered lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near Seneca Avenue at 8:00 p.m. The injured party was a 22-year-old male riding a 2023 Zhilong moped, described as 'riding/hanging on outside' of the vehicle. The moped was traveling south while the GMC SUV was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors, including 'Passing Too Closely,' as contributing causes. The rider was ejected from the moped and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was helmeted but still suffered significant injury. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe passing, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744398, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV turning left struck her bike head-on. The crash occurred on De Kalb Avenue in Queens. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:06 on De Kalb Avenue in Queens. A 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2021 Mercedes SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining upper arm injuries and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north before turning left. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744396, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Cypress Hills Street. The crash involved a sedan and was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:32 PM on Cypress Hills Street in Queens. The collision involved a sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error by failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic control measures.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744395, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered bruises and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its front center, causing contusions but no reported vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Myrtle Avenue struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and none for the driver, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's location was at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when driver errors are not explicitly documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after striking debris on the Long Island Expressway. The crash caused severe hip and leg injuries, fracturing and dislocating joints. The rider was helmeted and conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver on a 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway when he collided with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The impact, described as center front end damage to the motorcycle, caused the rider to be ejected from the vehicle. The rider sustained severe injuries including fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Obstruction/Debris' as the primary contributing factor to the crash, indicating a hazardous condition in the roadway that directly led to the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited, but the presence of debris created a systemic danger that resulted in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck an e-scooter passenger riding on the outside. The 17-year-old female was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the violent collision and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard when it collided with an eastbound e-scooter carrying two occupants. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The 17-year-old female passenger on the e-scooter was riding or hanging on the outside and was ejected during the crash. She sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted but the primary fault lies with the vehicle driver’s disregard for traffic control. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, highlighting a systemic danger in driver compliance with traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on Central Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old man, suffered a serious head injury and lost consciousness. The crash involved disregard of traffic controls.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Central Avenue near 66 Place in Queens at 2:40 a.m. A motorcycle traveling west collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2015 Jeep SUV. The motorcyclist, a 55-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious following the impact. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle's front center end and the SUV's right rear quarter panel were damaged. No ejection occurred. The data does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck stopped in traffic on 69 Street. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound, colliding center to center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 69 Street at 7:55 AM involving a 2020 Ford sedan and a 2019 Ford pickup truck, both traveling north. The sedan driver, a licensed female occupant restrained by a lap belt and harness, rear-ended the pickup truck that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the pickup and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The pickup truck driver was a licensed male, traveling straight ahead, and was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV overturned in Queens. The crash involved impact with two parked SUVs, causing severe vehicle damage. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, at 2:48 AM in Queens, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west collided with two parked SUVs—a 2023 Honda and a 2023 Chevrolet—both struck on their left rear quarter panels. The impact caused the Ford SUV to overturn, resulting in the driver sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The overturned vehicle and injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors around parked cars in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after a collision on 72 Street in Queens. The cyclist was riding westbound, sustaining impact on the left front bumper and left side doors of the bike. The crash left him conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on 72 Street in Queens was injured in a collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the left front bumper and left side doors of the bike. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with one occupant, and the driver was licensed in New York. No other vehicles or driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck an SUV making a left turn on Vermont Place in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 21:54 on Vermont Place near Cypress Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle, driven by a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was traveling straight north when it struck the center front end of a 2015 Toyota SUV making a left turn westbound. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, with the motorcycle driver also cited for unsafe speed. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights critical driver errors, especially failure to maintain attention and control during turning and straight travel maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736069, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into a Jeep’s rear on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The rider, 43, was thrown, leg torn, blood pooling on the asphalt. Engines roared past. According to police, following too closely led to carnage. The rider lay semiconscious, bleeding, motionless.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a Jeep on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash occurred at 1:10 p.m. The report states, 'A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a Jeep. The rider, 43, was thrown hard. Semiconscious. Leg torn. Blood pooled on hot asphalt.' The rider, the only person injured, suffered severe bleeding and was ejected from the motorcycle, sustaining significant leg injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The Jeep was traveling straight ahead when the motorcycle, while passing, struck its left rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors are cited in the report. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by close following at speed on city parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Hyundai SUV struck a parked Chevrolet sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Fairview Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured and rendered unconscious. Illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:05 on Fairview Avenue in Queens. A 2024 Hyundai SUV, traveling southeast, collided with a 2015 Chevrolet sedan that was parked and stationary. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, damaged by the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured and found unconscious, with injury severity rated as serious. The report lists "Drugs (illegal)" as a contributing factor, indicating impairment likely played a role in the SUV driver’s actions. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The sedan driver was not ejected and safety equipment status is unknown. This crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735420, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15