Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

Two SUVs collided head-on on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 30-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion, conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:16 on Willets Point Boulevard in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound. The collision impacted the left side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. A 30-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on driver aggression as the primary cause of this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries at a Queens intersection. He was crossing with the signal when struck. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Broadway near Baxter Ave in Queens at 2:21 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, suffering injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, with the point of impact described as 'Other.' The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The lack of clear contributing factors from the pedestrian side and the vehicle's movement suggest driver error played a key role in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway Exit 9 eastbound at 9:53 a.m. A six-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with impact on the right front quarter panel and center front end.

According to the police report, at 9:53 a.m., two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway Exit 9 eastbound. One vehicle, a 2020 BMW sedan traveling west, was struck on the right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The other, a 2024 Nissan sedan, was making a left turn and impacted with its center front end. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. A six-year-old male occupant in the BMW, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in yielding, leading to injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck an eastbound moped on Lamont Ave in Queens. The collision ejected a 15-year-old male passenger from the moped, fracturing his hip and upper leg. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the violent impact.

According to the police report, at 15:34 on Lamont Ave in Queens, a 2023 SUV traveling south collided with a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. The moped carried four occupants, including a 15-year-old male passenger who was ejected and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg. The passenger was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, highlighting errors by the vehicle operators. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in multi-occupant moped collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793087, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The sedan’s right front bumper sustained damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 17:13 in Queens near 108-45 Corona Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when she was hit by a northbound sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper struck her, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with two occupants, driven by a licensed male driver. Damage was limited to the vehicle’s right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old bicyclist was injured when a taxi making a left turn struck him on Broadway in Queens. The impact caused bruising and knee-lower leg-foot injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:11 on Broadway in Queens. A taxi traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a northeast-bound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 76-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered shock from the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Ford vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning movements, which can severely harm vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck an e-scooter from behind on Corona Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter was traveling east when it was struck in the center front end by a 2024 Honda SUV, also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan from behind on 108 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Street in Queens at 2:00 PM. A Toyota SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a Nissan sedan also traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s left turn maneuver as the pre-crash action, indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment in turning. Both vehicles sustained damage at the front and back centers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Grand Central Parkway. The impact caused upper arm injuries and whiplash to the driver of the struck vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving two SUVs traveling westbound. One SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by another SUV traveling straight ahead. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 46-year-old woman, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors from the injured driver. The collision highlights the danger of distracted driving in congested traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan made a left turn and hit him in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Poyer Street in Queens struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Honda sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785880, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The collision involved a parked sedan and motorcycle, with impact undercarriage to undercarriage. The passenger was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 in Queens near 96-10 40 Rd involving a parked 2016 Ford sedan and a 2022 Flywing motorcycle. Both vehicles were stationary before the collision, impacting undercarriage to undercarriage. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 37-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury, with no explicit driver errors cited. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained center front end damage. The data does not indicate helmet use or crossing signals as factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting passenger injuries without assigning victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling westbound collided on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The crash occurred at 17:32. The front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 57 Ave in Queens, injuring three women inside one vehicle. All suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which occurred during eastbound travel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 57 Ave in Queens at 17:35. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with impact points described as the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The vehicle carrying three female occupants—a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 28 and 51—sustained injuries to all occupants, specifically neck injuries characterized as whiplash. All victims were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a sedan traveling southeast. The sedan was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries after a sedan traveling north struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection near 97-01 50 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2018 Chevrolet sedan traveling north struck her. The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as hip and upper leg trauma, with a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the pedestrian. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle driver errors or systemic issues are not clearly identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782836, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan sedan turned left at 90th Street and 56th Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 65-year-old woman in the crosswalk. The bumper crushed her arm. She stayed conscious as pain radiated through her body. Metal met flesh in the Queens dusk.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a turning Nissan sedan at the corner of 90th Street and 56th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the driver was making a left turn and was distracted at the time of the crash. The left front bumper of the sedan struck the pedestrian’s left side, resulting in crush injuries to her arm. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the impact. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling northbound, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Hyundai SUV traveling northbound struck her outside an intersection near 85-14 Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated crosswalk was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by vehicles traveling through busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver and passenger suffered injuries including shoulder and head trauma. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 3:58 AM involving a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The truck struck the center back end of the SUV, damaging the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: a 36-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male passenger. Both were injured, with the driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the passenger suffering head trauma. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," directly contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the SUV occupants. The crash left both occupants in shock, highlighting the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn on Junction Blvd. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Limited driver visibility contributed to the collision, leaving the victim injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Junction Blvd in Queens outside a crosswalk or signal. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. No vehicle damage was reported, but the pedestrian was injured. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were listed beyond unspecified elements and limited driver visibility. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles with obstructed views in areas where pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver veered south on Van Wyck Expressway, slamming head-on into a man standing near a parked flatbed. The impact crushed his body. He died there, under the cold morning sky, another life ended by driver inattention.

A 41-year-old man was killed on the Van Wyck Expressway when a southbound SUV struck him head-on as he stood near a parked flatbed, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. The report states the SUV driver was 'distracted' and that 'alcohol was involved.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper delivered the fatal blow, crushing the man's body. The police narrative describes the victim's death as immediate, with his body 'crumpled beneath the wheels.' No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15