Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries on Ithaca Street in Queens. The crash caused center front end damage to the motorcycle. The rider was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on Ithaca Street in Queens at 5:11 AM. The motorcycle, a 2016 HD model, was traveling east and sustained center front end damage upon impact. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles or pedestrians involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash narrative does not specify the exact cause, but the ejection and injury severity highlight the high-risk nature of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732139, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian was struck by a taxi while crossing Grand Central Parkway outside an intersection. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The taxi, traveling east, hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Toyota taxi traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway at 1:43 a.m. The taxi's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The report does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the taxi, listing them as "Unspecified." No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl suffered a head injury after an e-bike traveling west struck her outside an intersection on Britton Avenue. The rider showed no damage to the vehicle, and the child was conscious but internally injured, according to the police report.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on Britton Avenue struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 and was conscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which showed no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The rider was alone on the e-bike, going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes operating in roadways outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered a head contusion after being hit by a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. The child was conscious but injured off the intersection, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck her with its left front bumper. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The pedestrian was located off the intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered facial abrasions after a sedan struck her while crossing without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The girl remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 57 Road in Queens struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at approximately 7:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728200, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Grand Central Parkway sent three occupants to the hospital with neck injuries. According to the police report, drivers followed too closely and were distracted, causing a brutal chain-reaction crash that left passengers with whiplash.

At 8:30 p.m., a chain-reaction crash unfolded on Grand Central Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. According to the police report, the primary contributing factors were drivers 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The collision involved sedans and SUVs impacting each other from front and rear. Three occupants—two male passengers aged 23 and 37, and a 39-year-old female driver—suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report highlights repeated failure to maintain safe distances and driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. This crash underscores systemic dangers of tailgating and inattention on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at night. The rear driver, distracted and tailgating, struck the front vehicle. The rear driver suffered a concussion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:40 PM, two sedans traveling on Grand Central Parkway collided. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Kia driven by a 32-year-old male, struck the center back end of the front 2021 Nissan sedan. The report identifies the rear driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The Kia driver was injured, sustaining a concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The front vehicle had two occupants, and no injuries or contributing factors were reported for them. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. This crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and insufficient following distance on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727284, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A garbage truck struck a cyclist on College Point Boulevard, tearing his arm and mangling his bike. The man, conscious but bleeding, lost more than metal. The street bore witness to the violence of heavy machinery against flesh.

A 45-year-old man riding a bicycle was struck by a garbage truck on College Point Boulevard near 59th Avenue in Queens at 2:51 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the cyclist was 'thrown, conscious, bleeding,' with his arm torn and the bike mangled. The collision resulted in an amputation injury to the cyclist's upper arm. The point of impact for both vehicles was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'A garbage truck crushed a cyclist... He lost more than metal.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is not cited as a contributing factor. The data underscores the lethal risk posed by large vehicles sharing city streets with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries and shock. The truck driver was unlicensed but not physically harmed.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2009 diesel tractor truck also traveling west. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan's driver, a 74-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 94-year-old man, were both injured with bodily trauma to the head and entire body respectively, and experienced shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The truck driver, a man with an unlicensed status, was not injured and the truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the truck driver was unlicensed. The collision appears to be a rear-end impact caused by the sedan striking the truck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was injured crossing an intersection in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was crossing an intersection at 99 Street and 55 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM when he was struck by a northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersection environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction as critical factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:31 AM in Queens on 98 Street near 41 Avenue, a 2017 Honda SUV making a left turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's errors in judgment and distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728214, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning improperly struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 81 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the bus’s front and the sedan’s rear, revealing driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:42 on 81 Street when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus’s point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the left rear bumper. The bus driver’s error of "Turning Improperly" is cited as a contributing factor. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes no other contributing factors beyond the bus driver’s improper turn. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan passenger, highlighting the dangers of driver errors during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound ambulance making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on 77 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered internal injuries to the entire body. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:19 on 77 Street near Woodside Avenue in Queens. A 2022 Ford ambulance traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist head-on. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with internal bodily trauma affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The ambulance driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of impact. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during critical maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after two sedans and an SUV collided on 108 Street in Queens. The crash involved a vehicle making an improper right turn, striking parked cars and causing significant front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 AM on 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved three vehicles: a BMW sedan making a right turn improperly, a Ford sedan, and a GMC SUV, both initially parked. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning BMW striking the left front bumper of the Ford and the center front end of the SUV. The 65-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained head injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in executing turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Corona Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens around 4:00 p.m. A sedan traveling southwest was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan's point of impact was the right front bumper, while the e-scooter was hit at its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment and was riding or hanging on outside the vehicle. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and speed as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718411, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 78-year-old woman in a Queens crosswalk. Her hip shattered. She died on Grand Avenue. The rider, distracted, did not stop. The morning stayed silent. Systemic danger lingered at the intersection.

A 78-year-old woman was killed while crossing Grand Avenue at 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a northbound moped struck her head-on. The report states the rider was 'distracted' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact broke her hip and caused fatal injuries. The narrative notes the rider did not stop. No driver errors other than inattention are cited. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection; the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and systemic threats facing those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man lies semiconscious on Roosevelt Avenue, blood pooling from his head. His e-bike’s back end is crushed. The street is silent, the damage plain. Alcohol is involved. No helmet. The city holds its breath.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old man was found semiconscious beside his e-bike near 97-06 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 4:30 a.m. The report describes blood pooling from his head and notes severe bleeding and head injury. The e-bike’s center back end was crushed. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, along with 'Unspecified' causes. No helmet was present, but the report does not cite helmet use as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark scene: the street is still, the silence heavy. The focus remains on the crash’s violence and the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially in the early hours when streets are empty and oversight is thin.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Queens Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side, injuring a 22-year-old front passenger. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger with bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard near 55 Avenue at 12:10 a.m. involving a 2022 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Nissan sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. A 22-year-old female front passenger in the SUV suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped veered on Roosevelt Avenue, slamming into a sedan’s front. The 21-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected, bleeding, and incoherent. Alcohol lingered in the air. Metal screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail. Sirens came slow.

According to the police report, just after midnight on Roosevelt Avenue, a moped rider, age 21, collided with the front quarter panel of a sedan while changing lanes. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected, suffering severe facial bleeding and incoherence, despite wearing a helmet. The crash’s force spun the moped into a parked car, damaging its rear quarter panel. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when struck. The narrative states, 'Alcohol lingered. Steel screamed. A parked car caught the wreck’s tail.' The police report does not cite any contributing factors for the sedan driver or the parked vehicle. The focus remains on the danger created by alcohol involvement and the violent impact that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east collided with an e-bike heading north on Queens 102 Street. The bicyclist suffered severe lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:45 on Queens 102 Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound when it struck the e-bike, which was moving straight northbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the e-bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist’s part. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable road users, with the driver’s failure to avoid impact causing severe harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15