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

A 19-year-old bicyclist suffered a serious shoulder injury after a sedan struck him from behind on 92 Street in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. The driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the collision, highlighting dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on 92 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist from behind, impacting the bike’s left side doors with the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity 3. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites the sedan driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risks posed by drivers who fail to maintain safe distances behind vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorscooter traveling north on Junction Boulevard crashed, injuring both occupants. The driver and passenger suffered abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. Police cited aggressive driving and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a motorscooter carrying two occupants collided on Junction Boulevard in Queens shortly after midnight. The driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, and the 20-year-old female passenger both sustained abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The report identifies aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, impacting at the center front end of the motorscooter. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report emphasizes driver errors—specifically aggressive driving and distraction—as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734358, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 23 Avenue in Queens, injuring three occupants. Drivers reacted to uninvolved vehicles, causing impact. Injuries ranged from abrasions to whiplash. All occupants wore seat belts and none were ejected. The crash left victims in shock and pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 23 Avenue in Queens around 13:45. The crash involved a 2011 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2016 GMC SUV also traveling west. The collision occurred due to drivers' reactions to uninvolved vehicles, cited as contributing factors. The Jeep's left front bumper struck the GMC's right rear bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 29-year-old female front passenger in shock, a 51-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, and a 32-year-old male driver with abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors related to reacting to other vehicles, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734169, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan struck his bike’s front end. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male, impacted the bike’s center front and left side doors. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 76-08 31 Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver who was starting in traffic, struck the bicyclist on the left side doors of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three eastbound vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Queens’ 98th Street. Following too closely caused rear-end impacts. A 61-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of tailgating in congested traffic.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Queens’ 98th Street near Northern Boulevard at 4:46 a.m. Three eastbound vehicles—a 2018 Dodge SUV, a 2015 Chrysler sedan, and a 2024 Honda sedan—were involved. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for at least two drivers, indicating failure to maintain safe distance in slowing or stopped traffic. The 61-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. All drivers held valid New York licenses. The impact points were center front and center back ends of the vehicles, consistent with rear-end collisions. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by tailgating in congested urban traffic, as documented by the police report's emphasis on driver error without attributing fault to any victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Northern Boulevard was struck by a right-turning sedan. The impact caused contusions and shock. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this late-night collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:49 PM on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 66-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was injured when a 2019 Subaru sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, pointing to impaired driver judgment. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. Another sedan, an Audi, was also involved but the primary impact on the pedestrian came from the turning Subaru. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions. This collision underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731764, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle, throttle stuck, careened off 37th Avenue and struck a woman on the sidewalk. Metal crushed bone. She died, conscious, legs shattered. The street spat her out. She never had a chance. The machine did not stop.

According to the police report, a motorcycle with a defective accelerator veered off 37th Avenue near 90th Street in Queens and struck a 44-year-old woman who was standing on the sidewalk. The impact hit her center-front, shattering her legs and causing fatal injuries. The report states she was conscious after the collision but ultimately died from her wounds. Police cite 'Accelerator Defective' as the contributing factor, pointing to a mechanical failure that led to the loss of control. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was not crossing at an intersection, according to the report. No driver errors by the victim are listed. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when vehicle defects intersect with public space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731762, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided head-on with an e-scooter on 25 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite obstructed view and improper lane usage by the taxi driver as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:17 on 25 Avenue in Queens, a 2017 Toyota taxi traveling east struck an e-scooter traveling south. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The e-scooter driver, a 44-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The taxi driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline and had limited visibility. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers related to visibility and lane management on Queens roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 6-year-old boy suffered head abrasions after a Chevy passenger vehicle struck him while he emerged from behind a parked car in Queens. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Queens when a 2017 Chevy passenger vehicle traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility around parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729740, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driver traveling north collided with multiple parked SUVs in Queens. The impact damaged several vehicles and injured the driver, who suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distraction behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 15:52 when a 60-year-old male driver operating a 2022 Hyundai SUV was traveling straight ahead northbound. The driver collided with several parked SUVs, impacting the right front bumper of his vehicle and damaging the left front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. Multiple parked SUVs were damaged at various points including right rear, center back end, left front, and left rear quarter panels. The report emphasizes driver error without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young moped rider slammed into a parked car, then crashed head-on into a Volvo. He flew from the wreck, struck the pavement, and bled from the head. He lay unconscious as dawn broke on 35th Avenue.

A 20-year-old moped rider suffered severe head injuries after a violent crash on 35th Avenue near 83rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the moped first struck a parked Ford sedan, then collided head-on with a Volvo. The rider was ejected from his vehicle, landing unconscious and bleeding from the head. The report lists his helmet status as unknown. The moped was described as 'demolished.' The Volvo involved was driven by an unlicensed operator, according to the police report. No contributing factors beyond 'unspecified' were cited in the report. The crash underscores the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users amid systemic dangers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger was violently ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on 88 Street in Queens. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south when the impact occurred at the motorcycle’s front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:32 on 88 Street in Queens involving a motorcycle and a taxi, both traveling south. The motorcycle, carrying two occupants, struck the taxi’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The passenger on the motorcycle, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises. The passenger was conscious but suffered significant injury severity rated at level 3. The motorcycle passenger was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The taxi driver was licensed and the motorcycle driver held a permit. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel and the taxi’s left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screamed at 88th and 35th. A chassis cab, distracted, slammed into a sedan’s rear. A 72-year-old woman, alone, belted, conscious, lost a limb. The belt held. Distraction shattered. The street bore witness to another preventable wound.

A violent collision unfolded at the corner of 88th Street and 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a chassis cab traveling west struck the rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The impact tore metal and left a 72-year-old woman, the sedan’s sole occupant, with an amputation injury. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the chassis cab failed to maintain focus, resulting in catastrophic harm to the sedan’s occupant. No evidence in the report attributes any contributing actions to the victim; the only cited factor is the inattention of the chassis cab driver. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728430, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided head-on on 31 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and was injured but conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 31 Avenue, Queens, involving a 2017 SUV and a 2016 sedan. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The SUV driver, a 68-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver’s errors in yielding and lane usage directly led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of driver errors in yielding and lane discipline on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver struck himself on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The 40-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg bruises. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west on Northern Boulevard in Queens was injured due to driver inattention or distraction. The crash occurred around 8:00 AM. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The report notes the driver was conscious and remained on the vehicle, not ejected. The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' highlighting a failure in maintaining focus as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted operation of motorized personal vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old male moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a nighttime crash in Queens. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 96-02 37 Avenue in Queens at 11:50 p.m. The sole occupant, a 31-year-old male moped driver, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a frontal collision. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a taxi struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, left shocked and injured.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 94 Street in Queens struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with 23 Avenue at 16:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The victim sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was not ejected from the scene but left in shock. The taxi's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights systemic danger from driver inattention and failure to yield, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and a bicycle collided on 84 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises. Both vehicles were traveling south when impact occurred on the sedan’s left side and the bike’s front center. Confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:27 on 84 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling south struck a bicyclist also heading south. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' twice as contributing factors, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 30 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing severe abrasions and full-body injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:38 on 30 Avenue in Queens involving a 2022 ZNEN motorcycle and a 2006 Hyundai sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the motorcycle operator. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling south while the motorcycle was going west. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The collision highlights critical driver mistakes leading to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when the collision occurred, causing whiplash and vehicle damage to both cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:50 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling westbound. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping when she rear-ended the sedan, impacting the sedan’s center front end with the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and conscious but sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV’s rear impact caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan driver. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15