Blood on the Boulevard: Deadly Streets Demand Action Now

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV struck him on 75 Street in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors as the cyclist started moving in traffic. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 75 Street in Queens at 18:46. A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike after being struck by a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling east. The bike was traveling north and was starting in traffic when the collision occurred, impacting the bike’s left side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the bicyclist’s part, but does not cite any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling north struck the right side doors of a sedan also heading north on Cypress Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver fatigue as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cypress Avenue in Queens at 8:00 p.m. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, collided with the right side doors of a sedan traveling in the same direction. The motorcycle driver sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Fell Asleep' as a contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue played a critical role in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The motorcycle sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan had two occupants, but no injuries to them are reported. The police report highlights driver error linked to fatigue as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Rutledge Avenue in Queens. A southbound SUV going straight struck the right rear quarter panel of another SUV making a right turn. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash, sustaining moderate trauma in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rutledge Avenue near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens at 16:50. A 2021 Mercedes SUV traveling southbound going straight ahead impacted the right rear quarter panel of a 2018 Ford SUV that was making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Mercedes and the right rear quarter panel of the Ford. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The Ford carried two occupants, including a 28-year-old front passenger and a 31-year-old male driver, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate a failure to yield or misjudgment by the SUV making the right turn or the one traveling straight. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733561, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound moped on Metropolitan Avenue. The moped driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary contributing factor in the crash.

At 16:29, a sedan traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue attempted a left turn and struck a westbound moped, according to the police report. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the moped driver was not ejected and experienced shock. The sedan driver, a female with a permit license, caused the collision by failing to yield while making the left turn. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was sustained to the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and errors during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733559, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike north on 55 Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cite bicyclist confusion and other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on 55 Avenue near Hamilton Place in Queens. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver traveling east collided with a northbound bike ridden by an 11-year-old boy. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, highlighting confusion on the part of the bicyclist and unspecified vehicular factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was going straight ahead, while the bicyclist was merging. The report does not assign fault to the victim but emphasizes driver and systemic dangers involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a rear-end collision on Alderton Street. The crash involved driver inattention and following too closely, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Alderton Street at 9:29 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The collision involved the e-scooter being struck from behind, with the point of impact recorded as the center back end of the scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious throughout. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and close following distances in motorized vehicle interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The 30-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited improper lane usage and other vehicular errors by the driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling west, collided when the sedan driver committed errors classified as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The bicyclist, a 30-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report highlights the sedan driver's failure to maintain proper lane discipline as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision caused injury severity level 3, with the bicyclist conscious but injured. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike, with no damage reported on the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited repeated following too closely as the primary cause, with all vehicles traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway around 17:25 involving several sedans traveling westbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for multiple vehicles. Two passengers, a 42-year-old female front-seat occupant and a 29-year-old male rear-seat occupant, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back and front ends, consistent with rear-end impacts. Drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The repeated failure to maintain safe following distance by multiple drivers led to this chain-reaction collision, resulting in injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain-reaction collision on the Long Island Expressway sent a front-seat passenger to the hospital with bruises and full-body injuries. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan, triggered by drivers following too closely and reacting late to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:16 on the Long Island Expressway involving a sedan and two SUVs all traveling westbound. The collision was caused by driver errors including "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely," cited twice as contributing factors. The impact sequence involved a sedan struck on its right rear quarter panel by an SUV, which in turn collided with another SUV. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained contusions and full-body injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver failures to maintain safe following distances and properly react to traffic conditions, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn on 66 Street. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic control as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 66 Street involving a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south and a female 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn northwest. The sedan impacted the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious and wearing no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A one-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn in Queens. The child suffered injuries and shock. The truck’s oversized size and limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on 75 Street in Queens made a right turn and struck a one-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The child was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies the driver's failure to account for the oversized vehicle and limited visibility as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Ford pick-up truck. The pedestrian’s location and action—playing in the roadway—are noted, but the report highlights the vehicle’s size and obstructed view as primary causes. No pedestrian fault or safety equipment issues are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered a head abrasion after a cyclist improperly passed near Grand Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred with the pedestrian off the roadway, leaving him injured but conscious. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Grand Avenue in Queens struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the cyclist, indicating a failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the bike. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behavior. The focus remains on the cyclist's improper passing maneuver as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733699, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man suffered arm injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 63 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and had minor bleeding. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury after a high-speed crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan’s front end was demolished. The driver was conscious and restrained, but unsafe speed caused the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Tesla sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway was injured in a crash at 6:40 AM. The vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck an object or barrier with its center front end, which was demolished. The driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness; the airbag deployed. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV making a left turn struck a motorscooter traveling straight on Grand Avenue. The motorscooter’s left rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated lower leg injury. The crash involved driver failure to obey traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Avenue at 21:32. A 1999 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a westbound motorscooter going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end and the motorscooter’s right side doors. The motorscooter carried two occupants; the left rear passenger was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, dislocated injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated 3, and the passenger was conscious but not wearing safety equipment. The police report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730414, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A diesel truck veered on the Long Island Expressway. A Yamaha slammed its rear. The rider, twenty-six, flew from the bike. His helmet cracked. His body struck pavement. His breath stopped. The truck kept moving. The road claimed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a diesel tractor truck shifted lanes, according to the police report. The Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight ahead, struck the truck's right rear bumper. The 26-year-old motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike. The helmet cracked on impact, and the rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a critical driver error by the truck operator during the lane change. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the disregard for traffic control combined to end a young life on a highway built for speed, not safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729766, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Queens collision involving two parked vehicles. The crash occurred at 4:45 a.m. and was caused by unsafe speed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash happened in Queens near Greene Avenue at 4:45 a.m. A 27-year-old male driver of a 2004 Toyota SUV traveling east struck two parked vehicles: a 2014 BMW sedan and a 2022 Hyundai SUV. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor to the collision. The Toyota SUV sustained front-end damage, impacting the left front bumper, while the parked vehicles were hit on their left sides. The driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban environments and the vulnerability of drivers even when colliding with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729431, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevy sedan veered off course on Forest Avenue, smashing headlong into a parked Honda. Metal twisted. Glass bloodied. The driver, 38, conscious but bleeding, suffered deep wounds. The Honda never moved. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a Chevy sedan traveling southeast on Forest Avenue near Woodbine Street veered from its path and struck a parked Honda sedan head-on. The report describes the incident as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a clear driver error. The Honda was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact left the Chevy's driver, a 38-year-old man, conscious but with severe lacerations to the head and bleeding, as detailed in the report: 'Metal crumpled. Blood on glass.' No contributing factors are attributed to the parked vehicle or any other party. The collision underscores the consequences of improper lane usage and loss of vehicle control, with all harm falling on the driver responsible for the errant maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729454, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan in Queens. The impact struck the moped’s right side doors and the sedan’s front end. The rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 15:10 in Queens near 65-05 Cooper Avenue involving a moped and a sedan. The moped, traveling west, was struck on its right side doors by the sedan, which was traveling south. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The driver remained conscious after the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the vulnerability of moped riders in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732598, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV changed lanes improperly and struck her front end. Alcohol involvement by the motorcyclist compounded the crash. The collision left the rider fractured and dislocated, highlighting dangerous lane usage and impaired driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seneca Avenue in Queens at 17:43. A 29-year-old female motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound when a 2017 Buick SUV, traveling northwest, changed lanes improperly and collided with the motorcycle's center front end. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the motorcyclist and the SUV driver, respectively. The motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the lane change caused the crash. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane changes and alcohol impairment in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727643, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15