Wrong-Way Killers, Silent Precincts: Who Will Stop the Next Hit-and-Run?

A motorcycle struck a vehicle from behind on 122 Place in Queens. The 48-year-old motorcyclist suffered a back contusion. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on 122 Place in Queens collided with the right front quarter panel of a vehicle going straight ahead. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630148, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash involving an SUV and a sedan on 135 Avenue. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 135 Avenue involving a 2021 Nissan SUV traveling west and a 2014 Lexus sedan backing northeast. The 36-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining head trauma and abrasions while semiconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was slowing or stopping at the time, while the sedan was backing. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle struck the center back end of an SUV on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 56-year-old motorcyclist suffered bruises over his entire body. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the center back end of a station wagon/SUV on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the motorcyclist's part. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2021 vehicle registered in Connecticut. The impact point was the motorcycle's center back end and the SUV's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 28-year-old female front-seat passenger suffered facial contusions in a Queens crash. The SUV struck another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling north on 126 Street in Queens collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The front-seat female passenger, age 28, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on 123 Street in Queens. Three occupants in one vehicle suffered neck, back, and arm injuries. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 123 Street in Queens. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota making a left turn and a 2018 Nissan traveling straight east. Three occupants in the Nissan were injured: a 67-year-old male driver with abrasions to his arm, a 26-year-old female front passenger with a neck contusion, and a 27-year-old female rear passenger with back bruises. All were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 61-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan collision on 130 Street in Queens. The driver was wearing a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained right rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 130 Street in Queens collided with another vehicle, impacting the right rear quarter panel. The 61-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle suffered damage to the right rear bumper. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on 135 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The driver of one vehicle was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inexperience and unsafe backing. Shock followed the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 135 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The driver of one sedan, a 45-year-old occupant, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn. The collision damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness but still suffered serious injuries. The driver held a permit license, indicating limited driving experience. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on North Conduit Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man died on the street. Metal crushed flesh. The city moved on. The car kept west. Another life lost to inattention.

A 73-year-old man was killed while crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man stepped into the road without a signal. A westbound Honda struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash shows the fatal risk that distracted driving poses to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620609, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.

At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on 111 Street in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries including whiplash and shock. The collision involved left front and right rear impacts. Driver errors included improper lane usage and passing too closely. Both drivers were restrained and licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 111 Street in Queens collided. The first vehicle, a 2017 BMW, struck the left front bumper, while the second, a 2016 Toyota, was hit on the right rear quarter panel. Both drivers, aged 30 and 56, were injured and experienced shock. The 30-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the 56-year-old driver sustained injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, also reporting whiplash. Contributing factors listed include "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," "Passing Too Closely," and "Driver Inexperience." Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest on 107 Avenue in Queens struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor listed in the report. The pedestrian, a male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV, showed no damage upon impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash highlights a failure by the driver to yield, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. The sedan’s front passenger also injured. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and right rear damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2022 SUV and a 1998 sedan, both traveling east. The SUV hit the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the 27-year-old male driver and the 25-year-old female front passenger. Both reported whiplash and were in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on 131 Avenue in Queens. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other vehicle going straight. Both drivers suffered whiplash and shock. Injuries included arm and full-body pain. Failure to yield and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 131 Avenue in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and shock. The 32-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The 54-year-old female passenger suffered full-body injuries. The report lists contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Neither occupant was ejected, and both used lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 16-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. He was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion symptoms. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male driving an e-bike was traveling southeast on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when he crashed. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury, resulting in a concussion and incoherent state. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 71-year-old man was struck while crossing Liberty Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash happened away from an intersection. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Liberty Avenue in Queens after a driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection when the collision occurred. He sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s actions or safety equipment were not cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians, especially outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Toyota sedan turned right at Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. The car hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The street bore the wound.

A 24-year-old woman was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing with the signal at the corner of Cross Bay Boulevard and 137th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian in the face, causing severe lacerations. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The victim was lawfully crossing at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612510, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at night. The right front quarter panel of one hit the left front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Road conditions were slippery. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided. The Tesla struck the BMW on its right front quarter panel, impacting the BMW's left front bumper. A 29-year-old female front passenger in one vehicle sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed males, traveling straight ahead. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The injured occupant was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 85-year-old woman was struck while crossing Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, distracted and making a left turn, hit her at the front center. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens when a 2022 Kia SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck her while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.

A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and shock. The truck struck the sedan’s left front while going straight. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling south struck a 2023 Hyundai sedan making a right turn on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left front bumper and the truck’s right front bumper. The sedan’s 28-year-old female driver was injured, suffering whiplash and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved two vehicles and resulted in injury to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18