Red Lights, Broken Lives: Who Will Stop the Next Hit?

A moped and an SUV struck each other on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. One rider was partially ejected and injured. Unsafe lane changing played a role. The crash left bruises and shook the night. Metal and bodies collided. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a moped and an SUV occurred at 71-21 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a knee and lower leg injury, with a contusion noted. Two other occupants, ages 74 and 29, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data points to driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as a key cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist at 37th Avenue and 93rd Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and confusion. The car kept moving. The bike did not.

A crash on 37th Avenue at 93rd Street in Queens involved a sedan and a cyclist. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the cyclist. The sedan, traveling east, struck the cyclist, who was heading south. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: driver inattention. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818497, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two trucks crashed on Astoria Boulevard. A passenger and a driver suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. The system failed to protect those inside.

A pick-up truck and a box truck collided on Astoria Boulevard at 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. The 49-year-old male driver also sustained head injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage to their front and rear ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash. Helmet use or turn signals were not cited as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan backed up on 97th Street and struck a northbound e-bike. The cyclist took the hit in the abdomen and pelvis. He was left bruised and hurt. The car’s rear bumper bore the mark. Night fell heavy in Queens.

A crash on 97th Street at 23rd Avenue in Queens involved a sedan and an e-bike. According to the police report, the sedan was backing up when it struck a northbound e-bike. The 39-year-old cyclist suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, with a contusion noted. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car marked, underscoring the risks faced by those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a man crossing 106th Street at 32nd Avenue. The driver sped and lost focus. The pedestrian suffered a bruised hip and leg. The driver was unlicensed. The street bore the mark of impact. System failed to protect the walker.

A sedan traveling south on 106th Street at 32nd Avenue in Queens struck a 49-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and listed for 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The vehicle's center front end took the impact. The report notes the driver was the sole occupant of the car. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The police report makes clear: driver speed and inattention led to harm. No helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 87th Street in Queens. One driver was unlicensed and fleeing police. Both cars struck hard. Injuries followed. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving fueled the crash. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.

Two sedans crashed on 87th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one vehicle was fleeing police at unsafe speed, driven by an unlicensed man. The other sedan was parked. Both drivers suffered injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The unlicensed driver’s car struck the other vehicle head-on. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes the use of a lap belt by one driver. The crash highlights the danger when speed and aggression mix with police pursuits on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and flatbed truck collided on 37th Avenue in Queens. Two people were hurt. One suffered a hip injury. Another took a blow to the head. Both were left in shock. The crash followed improper lane use.

A crash involving a sedan and a flatbed truck on 37th Avenue in Queens left two people injured. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The flatbed truck was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The sedan, which was parked before the incident, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury. A 49-year-old female passenger sustained a head injury. Both victims were reported in shock. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on 108th Street. A moped came straight. Metal struck metal. The moped driver, sixty, took the hit. He suffered arm injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and inexperience. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A crash on 108th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens involved a sedan making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, both vehicles' drivers were inattentive and inexperienced. The sixty-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering arm trauma and whiplash. The sedan's right side doors were damaged; the moped's front end took the impact. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision highlights the persistent risk for vulnerable road users at intersections where driver error goes unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 37-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Northern Blvd in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 37-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Northern Blvd near 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the rider suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when driver attention lapses or experience is lacking.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. One slammed into the back of the other. A 70-year-old man suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely. The crash left pain and confusion in its wake.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway near 94th Street collided. The front of a Ford sedan struck the back of a BMW sedan. Three people were involved. A 70-year-old male driver in the BMW suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Two other occupants, including an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The BMW sustained damage to its center back end, while the Ford was damaged at the center front. No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the injured parties that contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 39th Avenue in Queens. One rider suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left three others with unspecified injuries. The danger struck fast and hard, leaving scars.

A crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan occurred on 39th Avenue at 103rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the collision left a 38-year-old motorcycle rider unconscious with a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 22, 25, and 47, sustained unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver was licensed, while the motorcycle operator was unlicensed. No further details on the sequence of impact or actions leading up to the crash are provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night crash on Astoria Boulevard. Two cars collide. Metal twists. Three people hurt. A child suffers back pain. Shoulder injuries for others. Police cite driver distraction. The street stays dangerous. No one killed, but pain lingers.

A sedan and an SUV collided at Astoria Boulevard and 94th Street in Queens. Three occupants were injured: a 10-year-old girl with back pain, a 54-year-old man with a bruised shoulder, and a 47-year-old woman with shoulder pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a left turn, while the SUV was going straight. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists no other contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by the injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812302, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a bike collided at 84th Street and 31st Avenue. The cyclist was thrown and suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The crash left the street marked by violence and broken bodies.

A crash at 84th Street and 31st Avenue in Queens involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the collision occurred. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg with dislocation. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for all involved. The sedan’s driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. No injuries were specified for the sedan’s occupants. The police report makes clear: traffic control was ignored, leading to the cyclist’s violent ejection and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle tore through 37th Avenue. The rider blew past traffic control. A pedestrian and a teenage passenger took the hit. Both suffered leg injuries. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The street bore the scars. The city keeps count.

A motorcycle crashed near 98-09 37th Avenue in Queens. A 35-year-old pedestrian and a 16-year-old passenger were injured, both suffering leg wounds. According to the police report, the motorcycle disregarded traffic control and showed signs of aggressive driving or road rage. The driver, an 18-year-old male, was listed with the same contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The motorcycle’s center front end took the impact. No safety equipment was reported for the occupants. The report makes clear: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' led to harm. The system failed to protect those outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 72-year-old man crossing with the signal on 31 Ave and 99 St. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and disregard for traffic control. The car’s front end took the impact.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of 31 Ave and 99 St in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2008 GMC, was traveling east and struck the man with its center front end. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard. One driver hit a parked car. Both drivers suffered unspecified injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Shock followed. The street stayed busy. The danger lingered.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan on Northern Boulevard near 93rd Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 33 and 47, sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The moving sedan hit the right front quarter panel, damaging its right front bumper, while the parked car was struck at the center back end, damaging its left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to pay attention and pass too closely, as detailed in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and SUV collided on Northern Boulevard at 90th Street. The moped driver, a 15-year-old boy, was ejected and hurt his leg. Police cite improper passing or lane use. The SUV driver and passenger were not injured.

A crash on Northern Boulevard at 90th Street in Queens involved a moped and an SUV. According to the police report, the collision occurred when both vehicles were traveling west. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The 15-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. The SUV's driver, age 39, and a 31-year-old passenger were not injured. The police report does not specify any errors by the moped rider. The impact damaged the SUV's right rear bumper. No helmet use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809885, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a stopped e-bike on Astoria Boulevard. The e-bike rider suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the street marked by impact and injury.

A crash on Astoria Boulevard in Queens involved a sedan and a stopped e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the collision. The sedan struck the back of the e-bike, which was stopped in traffic. The sedan sustained front-end damage, while the e-bike was hit at the center rear. Another occupant, a 43-year-old man, was listed with unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup and SUV collided on 92nd Street in Queens. Alcohol played a role. A young man and a woman suffered bruises and shock. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark. The system failed to keep danger at bay.

Two vehicles—a pickup truck and an SUV—collided at 37-50 92nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 20-year-old male passenger and a 38-year-old female driver were injured, both suffering contusions and shock. The crash left the SUV’s left side doors and the truck’s front end damaged. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor. No other driver errors are cited. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle hit a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. Pavement was slick. The motorcycle driver suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles took damage. Police cited slippery pavement as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

A crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 94th Street involving a motorcycle and a sedan. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when the motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was not reported injured. Police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles suffered front and rear damage, respectively. The report does not mention any other contributing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14