Blood on Liberty Avenue: How Many Must Die Before the City Acts?

Two cars smashed at 103 Avenue and 112 Street. Metal twisted. Two drivers hurt. One bruised, one in pain. Police say drivers ignored signals and lost focus. The street bore the scars. No pedestrians involved. Only steel and flesh clashed.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at the intersection of 103 Avenue and 112 Street in Queens. According to the police report, two drivers were injured—one suffered a bruise to the arm, the other reported pain across the body. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the front ends of both vehicles, leaving both cars damaged. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811977, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck parked cars on N Conduit Ave. Two men, ages 67 and 17, suffered head injuries. Police cite defective brakes and other vehicular factors. The crash left vehicles damaged and passengers shaken. Metal, glass, and error met in daylight.

A crash on N Conduit Ave at Cross Bay Blvd involved a sedan and two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. Two occupants—a 67-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male front passenger—were injured, both sustaining head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular.' The sedan, registered in Alabama, was changing lanes when it struck the parked vehicles. The report lists no driver errors beyond these mechanical and vehicular issues. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the center front of the moving sedan and the rear ends of the parked cars. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and a car collided on 103 Avenue at 117 Street. The moped driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cited failure to yield. The night was quiet, but the street was not. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.

A moped and a car crashed at the intersection of 103 Avenue and 117 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The car, a 2006 Chevrolet, struck the moped on its right front bumper. Two other occupants, listed as registrants, were involved but did not report injuries. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 89th Street in Queens. A passenger suffered head trauma. A driver reported back pain. Both vehicles failed to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at 89th Street and South Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles failed to yield the right-of-way. A 30-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering whiplash and head trauma. A 58-year-old driver was also hurt, reporting back pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk when drivers do not yield. Helmet use or turn signals are not listed as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810605, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a box truck collided at Rockaway and Woodhaven. The truck turned left. The sedan took the hit. One driver suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

A crash involving a sedan and a box truck unfolded at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the box truck was making a left turn when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan. One driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured, suffering shoulder and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left one driver hurt and exposed the danger of improper turns on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan hit a cyclist at Lefferts Boulevard and 107th Avenue. The crash broke the cyclist’s leg. Police cite unsafe speed and confusion. The car’s front bumper took the blow. The cyclist was left injured, the street marked by impact.

A crash at Lefferts Boulevard and 107th Avenue in Queens left a 28-year-old cyclist injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck the cyclist, who was riding straight ahead. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s driver. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Pitkin Avenue and 85th Street. Metal struck metal. Two passengers suffered injuries to leg and arm. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street bore the cost. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and 85th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash left a 19-year-old male passenger with knee and lower leg injuries and a 35-year-old male passenger with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Multiple occupants in both vehicles were affected, but only the two passengers were reported as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield, as detailed in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809665, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal crumpled and glass rattled on 133 Ave near 117 St in Queens. Two sedans collided, jolting drivers and a young passenger. Whiplash and pain followed the sudden impact. Sirens echoed as emergency crews arrived to treat the injured.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 133 Ave collided near 117 St in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 44 and 31, and a 12-year-old boy riding as a rear passenger, suffered injuries including whiplash and pain to the neck, back, and upper arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. No mention of helmet or signal use was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway, changing lanes too fast. The right front slammed hard. A 57-year-old man, belted, airbag blown, died from whole-body injuries. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change left no margin.

A deadly crash unfolded on Belt Parkway when a 2019 Mazda SUV, traveling westbound, veered while changing lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the SUV's right front struck with force, resulting in fatal injuries to the 57-year-old male driver. The report states the man was belted and the airbag deployed, but he died from injuries to his entire body. Another man and an infant survived the collision. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, underscoring the role of excessive speed and reckless maneuvering in this fatal event. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard speed and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Belt Parkway as two sedans collided in the early morning darkness. One driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and pain across her body. Emergency lights flashed over twisted bumpers and the overturned car as traffic slowed to a crawl.

Two sedans traveling westbound on Belt Parkway collided, leaving a 57-year-old female driver injured with whiplash and pain to her entire body. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left one vehicle overturned and the other with damage to its left rear bumper. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error that led to the collision. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus collided with a 17-year-old bicyclist on Cross Bay Boulevard at Sutter Avenue in Queens. The impact left the cyclist conscious but hurt, with abrasions and pain across her body. Evening traffic and the roar of engines filled the air.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard struck a 17-year-old female bicyclist at the intersection with Sutter Avenue. The cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and pain to her entire body, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2019 New Flyer bus. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806999, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Evening light faded over Cross Bay Boulevard as an SUV collided with a cyclist turning left. The impact sent the rider down, scraping his knee and leg. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, blood pooling on the pavement.

A crash involving a bicyclist and two SUVs occurred on Cross Bay Boulevard near S Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg after a collision with a northbound SUV. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was making a left turn on red at the time of the incident. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The driver actions and systemic danger at this intersection remain under scrutiny.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805980, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Night air split by metal and glass on Liberty Avenue. Two men, driver and passenger, left clutching their abdomens, conscious but shaken. The smell of alcohol lingered. Sirens cut through Queens as emergency crews arrived to treat the wounded.

According to the police report, a collision involving a sedan and an SUV occurred at Liberty Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. Two men, aged 40 and 22, were injured—one driving, the other riding as front passenger. Both suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for both the driver and passenger, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. The SUV was traveling west, going straight, while the sedan was making a left turn. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The incident underscores the persistent danger posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The rider, a 23-year-old man, was thrown from his bike and suffered injuries to his leg and internal trauma. Sirens cut through the afternoon as first responders arrived.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard at 120th Street in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck the left side of the westbound SUV. The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his lower leg and internal injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805458, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided nose to tail on Cross Bay Boulevard near 149th Avenue. A 26-year-old woman in the front passenger seat clutched her back, injured but conscious. The crash left ten seat belts fastened, a baby present, and a 66-year-old man at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard near 149th Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The impact left a 26-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, injured with back pain and abrasions. A baby and a 66-year-old man were also present in the vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was recorded, but the collision resulted in physical harm to at least one passenger. All occupants were reported to be wearing seat belts. The report does not mention helmet use or signal violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805464, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal scraped and glass shattered on Rockaway Boulevard as two SUVs collided in broad daylight. Both drivers, a man and a woman, were left conscious but hurt, one clutching his hip, the other her neck. Sirens pierced the air.

According to the police report, two station wagon/SUVs collided at 119-02 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, a 48-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman, sustained injuries—one to the hip and upper leg, the other to the neck. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the crash. Driver inattention and distraction were also cited. No mention was made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact damaged the left side of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At the corner of 107th Avenue and 112th Street, a Ford SUV turned left and hit a woman and a twelve-year-old boy as they crossed with the signal. The woman’s arm was bruised. The boy’s head hurt. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made a left turn at the intersection of 107th Avenue and 112th Street in Queens and struck two pedestrians—a 46-year-old woman and a twelve-year-old boy—who were crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a bruised arm, and the boy reported head pain. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805445, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed on Nassau Expressway as a tractor truck slammed into the back of a Jeep SUV. A front-seat passenger clutched his neck, conscious but hurt, as traffic slowed and sirens echoed. The crash left him with whiplash and pain.

A collision occurred on Nassau Expressway involving a tractor truck and a Jeep SUV. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The impact struck the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. One front passenger in the SUV, a 40-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, highlighting a clear driver error. No mention of helmet or turn signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal slammed metal at 107 Ave and 124 St. A man grabbed his neck, a woman gasped for air. Both drivers sat stunned, pain sharp in chest and neck. Shock hung in the air as the street echoed with the aftermath.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a Toyota sedan collided at the intersection of 107 Avenue and 124 Street in Queens. Both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were injured—one suffering chest pain, the other neck pain. The report states both vehicles were going straight ahead when they crashed. 'Other Vehicular' was listed as the contributing factor for both drivers. No further details on specific driver errors were provided. Helmets or turn signals were not cited as factors in this incident. The impact left both drivers in shock, underscoring the persistent dangers at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.

According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.

• Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-04