Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 24-year-old male e-bike driver suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after colliding head-on with a 2023 SUV making a left turn on 108 Street. The crash exposed risks from driver inexperience and unlicensed operation in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on 108 Street in Queens when a 24-year-old male e-bike driver, traveling south and unlicensed, collided head-on with a 2023 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the e-bike driver's lack of experience as a critical element in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorized bikes in traffic with turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver merging without a license struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 foreign moped driven by an unlicensed male collided with a male pedestrian not in the roadway and outside an intersection near 98-19 50 Avenue, Queens. The driver was merging when the impact occurred at the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's location and actions were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a severe shoulder injury when an SUV making a right turn struck him from behind. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing a violent collision on Grand Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:03 on Grand Avenue involving a 2022 Dodge SUV and a male e-scooter rider aged 46. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The e-scooter rider was traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The impact occurred at the SUV's center front end and the e-scooter's center back end. The rider sustained a fractured, dislocated upper arm and was not ejected but was in shock. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi in Queens. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Corona Avenue in Queens at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to properly observe traffic controls and the pedestrian. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens, leaving the sedan driver injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 PM on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2020 sedan traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights driver error related to the SUV’s left turn maneuver intersecting with the sedan’s right-of-way travel straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738614, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal was struck by a backing pick-up truck. The vehicle hit him with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue was backing when it struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 76 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the truck's right rear bumper, which caused an abrasion to the pedestrian's shoulder and upper arm. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver's failure to safely back the vehicle and lack of attention directly led to the collision. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and bicyclist collided on Queens' 108 Street just after midnight. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report shows both vehicles traveling north, with impact on the sedan’s left rear and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 108 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old male bicyclist riding north was struck by a northbound 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the systemic danger of vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and bicyclist collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The 32-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers on this route.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:59 on the Van Wyck Expressway involving a taxi and a bicycle traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries classified as severity level 3, including abrasions. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the cyclist on its right front quarter panel while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating lapses in focus by the drivers involved. The bicyclist's own contributing factor is noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary cause centers on driver errors. No safety equipment use was recorded. The collision's impact and injuries underscore the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy roadways like the Van Wyck Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738240, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 76 Street in Queens. One driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, left shaken and injured. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 76 Street in Queens at 11:20 AM. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle making a left turn and the other previously parked. The driver of one sedan, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head injury and whiplash, was not ejected, and was reported to be in shock. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact points were the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other, causing damage to the right rear bumper and left front bumper respectively. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old female driver suffered an elbow abrasion after her sedan collided with another sedan making a left turn. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other, causing moderate injuries and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 86-10 Grand Avenue at 8:51 AM. Two sedans were involved: one driven by a licensed male driver traveling northwest who was making a left turn, and the other by a licensed 37-year-old female driver traveling southwest going straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The female driver sustained an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers had valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning maneuvers and driver errors during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739681, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s female driver and a male passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Wyck Expressway at 6:41 AM. A box truck traveling south rear-ended a sedan also moving south. The sedan’s female driver, age 20, was injured with internal neck trauma and experienced shock. A 23-year-old male passenger sustained back injuries and shock. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely" by the box truck driver. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the truck driver was licensed. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737417, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Waldron Street in Queens at noon. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waldron Street near Saultell Avenue in Queens at 12:00 PM. Two sedans, one a 2024 Honda traveling east and the other a 2009 Toyota traveling southwest, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736446, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Grand Central Parkway at 1:38 a.m. Both vehicles suffered severe damage. Two male passengers were injured with fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash, according to the police report.

At 1:38 a.m., two sedans traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway collided, resulting in severe vehicle damage and passenger injuries. According to the police report, the BMW sedan was 'demolished' at the point of impact, while the Honda sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The crash injured two male passengers: a 30-year-old front passenger with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and a 23-year-old rear passenger with fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report attributes the collision primarily to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the driver, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man suffered back contusions in a Queens collision involving a tow truck and two SUVs. The impact centered on the back ends of parked vehicles. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 9:00 AM in Queens near 127-27 Willets Point Boulevard involving a tow truck and two parked SUVs. The impact was centered on the back ends of the vehicles. A 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining back contusions and classified with injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or violations cited. The vehicles involved included a licensed tow truck driver from New Jersey and two parked SUVs from New York. The pedestrian's role and injury are documented, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face in multi-vehicle collisions even when vehicles are stationary or moving slowly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two female bicyclists collided head-on on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Both suffered hip and upper leg injuries with contusions. Obstruction or debris on the roadway contributed to the crash, causing impact to the center front ends of both bikes.

According to the police report, two female bicyclists, ages 24 and 25, collided on Queens Boulevard at 5:15 AM. Both bicyclists were helmeted and conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to their hips and upper legs. The crash involved two bikes traveling in opposite directions, each striking the other's center front end. The report cites obstruction or debris on the roadway as a contributing factor to the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted, but the presence of roadway hazards played a critical role. Both bicyclists were not ejected and were driving their respective bikes at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 111 Street struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound near 54 Avenue. The child was partially ejected and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle, indicating impact with the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on 111 Street in Queens at 9:00 AM when it collided with an 8-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound near 54 Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 for the child, who remained conscious after the crash. The data highlights the vulnerability of young bicyclists in vehicle collisions and the serious harm caused even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered a severe leg fracture after an SUV made an unsafe lane change on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV passed too closely and at unsafe speed, striking the sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:26 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver committed multiple errors: unsafe speed, unsafe lane changing, and passing too closely. These actions led to a collision impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s unsafe lane changing and passing too closely as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive and careless driving maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734823, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a sedan making a left turn collided with him on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the bike’s right side doors, with damage to the sedan’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or bicyclist, but the sedan’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. The driver’s left turn into the path of the bicyclist created a hazardous situation resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans, with the injured driver making a U-turn when impact occurred. Driver inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was making a U-turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2012 Nissan sedan. The Honda driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the Nissan was stationary at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four passengers and one driver suffered whiplash and back injuries in a chain collision on Grand Central Parkway. Police cite repeated driver inattention and distraction as key factors. All occupants were conscious and restrained during impact.

At 3:44 AM on Grand Central Parkway, a multi-vehicle crash involved several SUVs and a sedan, according to the police report. The collision caused injuries to five vehicle occupants, including one driver and four passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries reported include whiplash and back pain, with severity rated as moderate (3). The police report identifies driver errors as the primary cause, specifically 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeated multiple times and 'Other Vehicular' factors. No victims were ejected. The point of impact on involved vehicles ranged from center front ends to center back ends, indicating a chain reaction collision. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors, focusing blame on driver distraction and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15