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

In Queens, a sedan and an SUV collided at 122 Street and 115 Avenue. The crash injured both drivers, causing shoulder injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:00 in Queens at 122 Street near 115 Avenue. The collision involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the SUV was struck on its left side doors by the sedan's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. Both drivers, women aged 36, were injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west collided with a northbound sedan on 149 Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 149 Avenue involving a 2023 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Chevrolet sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—motorcycle westbound and sedan northbound—when the crash happened. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The police report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver held a permit license, while the sedan driver was licensed. No other contributing factors were noted. The motorcyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints beyond the injuries documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel collided at 120th Street and 107th Avenue. An SUV struck a sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled. A man’s shoulder crushed, a woman’s body broken. Both survived, conscious. The right-of-way was denied. Failure to yield left two people injured, pain echoing through Queens.

At the intersection of 120th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens, a Ford SUV collided with a northbound sedan, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the SUV 'struck a northbound sedan. Metal screamed. Doors buckled.' A 26-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his shoulder, while a 30-year-old woman endured injuries across her entire body. Both remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report states, 'The right-of-way was not given.' The data does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash underscores the consequences of driver error and the persistent threat at city intersections when right-of-way is denied.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720541, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers and two passengers suffered full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver inexperience as key factors. Impact struck right side doors and front center of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 5:00 PM at 116 Street and 149 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans traveling north and west collided, with impact on the right side doors of the northbound vehicle and the center front end of the westbound vehicle. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and two passengers, all conscious and suffering internal, full-body injuries. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the northbound driver. The westbound driver's contributing factors are unspecified. All occupants were restrained with lap belts, harnesses, or airbags deployed. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and inexperience, leading to severe injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The 67-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on North Conduit Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The 67-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The collision involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, highlighting systemic dangers at this location. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720455, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 115 Avenue in Queens at 5:50 p.m. One driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The impact involved a left rear quarter panel and center back end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 17:50. The collision involved two sedans, one making a left turn and the other traveling westbound. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. One male driver, age 28, was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center back end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error related to disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Hawtree Street in Queens at 14:19. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a motorcycle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. The motorcycle driver was injured but conscious. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, causing significant injury to the motorcyclist. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered facial contusions but was conscious and restrained. The crash resulted from the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way, causing significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. A 2019 Ford bus was making a U-turn when it collided with a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling straight north. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male, was injured with facial contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the bus driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding and causing head injuries to herself and a child passenger. Both suffered contusions and shock. The crash occurred near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue, highlighting driver errors and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:43 near 120 Street and Liberty Avenue. The sedan, traveling north, was involved in a collision caused by the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and contusions while wearing a lap belt. She was not ejected but experienced shock. A 9-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat also suffered head injuries and contusions, was restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717203, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck a northbound sedan at 109 Avenue in Queens. Three occupants suffered whiplash and shock, with head, chest, and back injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and north. The westbound sedan, driven by a 31-year-old female, collided front-center with the northbound sedan's right front bumper. The driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and two passengers, ages 13 and 54, sustained chest and back injuries respectively, all experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles and specifically notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the westbound driver. Additionally, illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor for the passengers in the northbound vehicle. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped flat rack truck on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver and front passenger suffered moderate injuries including abrasions and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and lighting defects as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on Belt Parkway when a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2005 flat rack truck. The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old woman, and her 76-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining abrasions and whiplash respectively. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Lighting Defects' as contributing factors to the collision. The truck was stopped in traffic at the time, and the point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the truck's center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error and vehicle lighting issues as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Two men inside the SUV suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:50 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling westbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV carried two male occupants, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both occupants sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3. The impact point was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the right front bumper of the Kia SUV. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. A 29-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling northbound collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver errors cited focus on the failure to maintain a safe distance, leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two westbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan struck the rear of an SUV. The sedan driver, an 84-year-old man, suffered internal injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 15:29 on Belt Parkway, a 2011 sedan and a 2007 SUV, both traveling westbound, collided. The sedan impacted the center back end of the SUV, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver, an 84-year-old male occupant, was injured with internal injuries affecting his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713467, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle tore through the intersection at 114th Street and Liberty Avenue. It struck a 52-year-old woman. She died there, blood pooling on the asphalt. The bike’s front end crumpled. The street fell silent. Lives changed in an instant.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 114th Street struck a 52-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with Liberty Avenue. The impact was severe, causing fatal head injuries; the woman died at the scene, bleeding from the head. The report notes the motorcycle’s center front end took the brunt of the collision and was left crumpled. The narrative describes the aftermath as quiet and grim. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the vehicle and the pedestrian, providing no evidence of victim error. The motorcyclist was 'going straight ahead' at the time of the crash. The report makes no mention of the pedestrian’s actions contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of a motorcycle striking a pedestrian in a city intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries after an SUV made an improper turn on 111 Avenue in Queens. The collision occurred at 1:09 a.m., leaving the pedestrian conscious but with abrasions and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:09 a.m. on 111 Avenue in Queens. A Station Wagon/SUV was making an improper turn when it struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian walking along the highway against traffic at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with abrasions. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV had damage to its right rear bumper from the impact. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights driver error in executing turns safely, posing systemic danger to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709758, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and contusion after losing consciousness in a Queens crash. The collision involved multiple sedans, with impact to the right front quarter panel and center front ends. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 156-34 102 Street at 3:15 AM. The 22-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head injury and contusion after losing consciousness. The collision involved three sedans, all traveling north. Two vehicles were parked pre-crash, while the Nissan sedan was going straight ahead. Impact points included the right front quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, with no specified driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the injury. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights the dangers posed by sudden driver incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two buses collided on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. An 86-year-old female passenger suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious. The crash involved a right turn and a parked bus. Driver inexperience was cited as the contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:27 AM on Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The collision involved two buses: one traveling west making a right turn and another parked facing north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moving bus and the center back end of the parked bus. An 86-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the moving bus sustained neck abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to the moving bus was on the right side doors, while the parked bus sustained damage to the left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan backed unsafely in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when struck. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the victim conscious but severely hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Queens backed unsafely near 103-54 93 Street at 18:05. The driver, a licensed female, failed to yield while reversing, striking a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was recorded on the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely low-speed but sufficient to cause serious injury. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers of improper vehicle backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15