Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A Toyota SUV struck the rear of a Chevrolet sedan traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause, highlighting driver error in the chain of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Grand Central Parkway when a 2021 Toyota SUV collided with the rear of a 2018 Chevrolet sedan. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, with the SUV impacting the left rear bumper of the sedan, which sustained center front end damage. The sedan’s 31-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777601, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Van Wyck Expressway at night. Three occupants suffered contusions and bruises, including back and shoulder injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause, with no ejections or fatalities reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Van Wyck Expressway around 12:30 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided, with the point of impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The second vehicle, a 2013 Ford SUV with three occupants, was driven by a licensed New York male driver. All three occupants, including the driver, sustained injuries classified as contusions and bruises to the back and shoulders. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. There were no ejections. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775909, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling southeast on Van Wyck Expressway suffered a tire failure, causing a front-end collision. The 45-year-old male driver sustained a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash highlights vehicle maintenance failures as a critical danger on city roads.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver operating a 2005 BMW sedan on Van Wyck Expressway experienced a tire failure, identified as "Tire Failure/Inadequate," which led to a crash at 1:10 AM. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when it impacted with its center front end. The driver, who was the sole occupant and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, suffered a contusion to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the tire failure as the primary contributing factor, underscoring a critical vehicle maintenance issue. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by inadequate vehicle upkeep on New York City roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan, making a left turn, struck her in a marked crosswalk on 57 Road in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Road in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 51-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, cited twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes eastbound on the G.C.P / L.I.E. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 10:45 a.m. on the G.C.P / L.I.E., a motorcycle traveling westbound collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was also male and licensed in New York. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan was changing lanes at the time of the crash, indicating a driver error related to lane change maneuvers. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in Queens while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver made a right turn and hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:10 on 74th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2011 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to yield or properly observe the pedestrian signal. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in failing to yield at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Roosevelt Avenue made a left turn and struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the sedan showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the primary cause was the driver's failure to yield and disregard of traffic control. The collision highlights systemic danger from driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van traveling west struck a sedan merging westbound on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries to limbs and experienced shock. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting risks in merging maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 16:50 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 2013 Chevrolet van traveling straight west collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan merging westbound. The van's right front bumper impacted the sedan's left front bumper, damaging both vehicles' front quarter panels. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. A 41-year-old female passenger in the sedan also suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand and was in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim errors. The crash underscores the dangers inherent in merging maneuvers and driver errors related to vehicle positioning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769107, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, made a left turn and failed to yield. The victim was crossing with the signal and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:47 AM on 41 Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for inattention and distraction, as well as inexperience. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights systemic danger posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan struck the rear of a southbound SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash unfolded at 6:20 p.m., highlighting the dangers of unsafe speed on city roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 18:20. A sedan, traveling southbound, rear-ended a southbound SUV at the center back end of the SUV. The contributing factor cited was 'Unsafe Speed.' The collision injured three occupants: the sedan driver, a front passenger, and a rear passenger. All three sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Each occupant wore lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly notes the driver error of unsafe speed leading to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by speeding drivers on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a 2022 Ford truck struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, failed to yield while making a right turn, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Roosevelt Avenue near Junction Boulevard in Queens. A 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck by a 2022 Ford truck making a right turn. The driver, a male with an unlicensed status from New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with the right front bumper of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver’s errors—distraction and failure to yield—are central to the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Waldron Street in Queens. The moped passenger, hanging on outside without safety gear, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Waldron Street in Queens. A 2017 sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, collided with a moped going straight east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped carried two occupants; one passenger, a 28-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and male. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped passengers exposed outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash exposed a failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, at 19:25 on Grand Avenue in Queens, a sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating a direct impact during the turn. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but sustained injury severity level 3. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor was any victim behavior listed as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 44 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 17-year-old passenger. The crash involved alcohol, with impact focused on the left front bumper. Passenger suffered shock and injury amid chaotic vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:37 on 44 Avenue in Queens. A westbound 2021 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed New York male driver, collided with several parked sedans. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep, which struck the center back end and right rear bumper of parked vehicles. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The passenger was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway, injuring six occupants. Drivers and passengers suffered shoulder, neck, and leg injuries. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction, causing shock and pain among those inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 11:00. Two sedans traveling straight ahead collided, both sustaining center back end damage. The report cites driver inexperience and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors for all involved drivers. Six occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 22 to 67. Injuries included upper arm, neck, and lower leg trauma, with several victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inexperience and distraction—as the cause of the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan in Queens. The driver’s aggressive driving and road rage were cited as contributing factors. The victim remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in Queens near 80-15 41 Ave at 8:30. The pedestrian, a female, sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The collision involved a 2025 Kia sedan traveling straight ahead. The report explicitly cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian’s location and actions at the time remain unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s aggressive conduct as the cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old man was struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper. He suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed dangers at Queens intersections late at night.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 114 Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:29 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The vehicle involved was unspecified, with no details on driver actions or license status. The collision highlights the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally, emphasizing systemic dangers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear driver, distracted, failed to stop in time. The front driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Impact damaged center rear and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided at 8:00 a.m. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Toyota driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, was slowing or stopping when it struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2018 BMW driven by a licensed female from New York. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain attention. The front driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle, confirming a rear-end collision caused by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 53-year-old woman suffered serious abdominal and pelvic injuries after a sedan traveling south hit her on the right side outside a crosswalk. The driver continued straight, impacting the pedestrian crossing without signal. Shock followed the violent collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 94 Street struck a 53-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection without a signal. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle, which sustained damage there. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was reported in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, indicating a failure to yield by the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed, female, and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians crossing outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing east on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Alcohol involvement and unsafe backing by the driver contributed to the crash, highlighting critical driver errors in Queens.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda sedan was backing east on Roosevelt Avenue near 89 Street in Queens at 5:45 AM when it struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause injury. The driver’s failure to back safely while impaired by alcohol directly led to the collision. The pedestrian’s intoxication is noted but not cited as a cause. This crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and unsafe vehicle maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758048, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15