Sixteen Dead, Zero Excuses: Precinct 116’s Streets Are Killing Us

Jul 4 - A 36-year-old woman was injured at a Queens intersection when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Lucas Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver's part to maintain focus. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver’s distraction directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A sedan hit a 43-year-old man crossing Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. No vehicle damage. The crash happened away from an intersection, with no signal or crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing 217-06 Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 13:38. The man was crossing away from an intersection, with no signal or crosswalk present. He suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman traveling east, showed no damage. The report centers on the pedestrian's location and injuries, with no mention of driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A sedan hit a 15-year-old girl riding her bike south on 135 Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. The crash left her conscious. No driver errors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2001 Honda sedan traveling west on 135 Avenue struck a 15-year-old female bicyclist heading south. The impact hit the sedan's left front bumper. The girl suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver violations. The crash occurred in Queens, zip code 11413, at 17:16. No explicit driver fault is identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A 49-year-old unlicensed e-scooter driver suffered elbow abrasions and partial ejection after a crash on Memphis Avenue in Queens. The SUV involved showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 12:48 on Memphis Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the right front quarter panel. The SUV driver, a licensed male, also traveling westbound, sustained no injuries and his vehicle showed no damage. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage and inattention, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - Two female drivers collided on 147 Avenue at dawn. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One vehicle was traveling west, the other was starting from parking. Impact struck front center and left front bumper. Both drivers conscious and injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 147 Avenue at 6:19 a.m. One driver, a 60-year-old woman, was traveling west going straight ahead when her vehicle sustained center front end damage. The other driver, a 37-year-old woman, was starting from parking and impacted the left front bumper of the other vehicle. Both drivers were conscious but injured, complaining of neck pain and whiplash. The report lists their injuries as severity level 3. Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in NY and GA respectively. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, only noting unspecified factors. Neither driver was ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during parking maneuvers and through traffic on 147 Avenue.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - An SUV struck a sedan’s right side on Nashville Boulevard. The sedan driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were moving straight.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV and a 2015 sedan collided on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The SUV hit the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan’s 35-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after a sedan made a right turn on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash involved driver confusion and glare, resulting in a center front impact and left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2016 sedan, traveling south and making a right turn on North Conduit Avenue, collided with him. The bicyclist, traveling north straight ahead, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged on impact. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Glare" as contributing factors, indicating driver confusion and visibility issues played a role. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers and environmental conditions like glare.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A man drove straight on South Conduit Avenue and crashed into two parked SUVs. Metal twisted. His head struck hard. The night air held the smell of alcohol. He wore a belt, but the impact did not spare him.

According to the police report, a male driver with a permit was traveling straight on South Conduit Avenue near 230th Street in Queens when he crashed his SUV into two parked SUVs at 23:40. The report states, 'A man drove straight into two parked SUVs. His front end crumpled. His head bore the hit.' The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied, and no actions by other road users contributed to the incident. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - An SUV driver suffered a back injury and bruising after failing to yield right-of-way on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Police report cites aggressive driving and failure to yield as key factors in the crash that left the driver conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:29 on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 44-year-old male occupant of a 2019 Toyota SUV, was injured with a back contusion and bruising. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The crash involved the SUV traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and aggressive driving as the primary causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A 39-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Queens. The crash caused shock and pain, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle movements near parked cars.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle near 220-35 135 Avenue in Queens at 1:45 AM. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. The vehicle involved was registered in Utah but lacked further details. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face when navigating around parked vehicles, with the vehicle's movement or presence playing a central role in the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - Two vehicles crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. Impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on South Conduit Avenue in Queens involving a 2014 SUV traveling east and a 2010 sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - Two SUVs collided on 145 Avenue in Queens when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the other from behind. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 19-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:41 on 145 Avenue in Queens. Two SUVs, both traveling southbound, were involved. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when the second SUV, traveling behind it, failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the first vehicle. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely." The driver of the struck vehicle, a 19-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and shock and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The point of impact was the center back end of the first SUV and the center front end of the second SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distances in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - An elderly woman driving a 2021 SUV suffered a contusion to her lower arm after a front-end collision on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle's defective brakes contributed to the crash, causing injury despite the use of a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 14:30. The driver, an 84-year-old female occupant of a 2021 Volvo SUV, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include 'Unspecified' and 'Brakes Defective,' indicating mechanical failure played a role. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash resulted from vehicle malfunction and driver error related to brake failure, leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - A motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions in a high-speed crash on Laurelton Parkway. The rider was unconscious at the scene despite wearing a helmet. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause of the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Laurelton Parkway at 3:40 a.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The motorcycle, a 2024 Suzuki, was traveling east and struck an unspecified object or vehicle with its center front end, causing significant damage. The rider was unconscious at the scene, indicating the severity of the impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The police report highlights the driver's unsafe speed as the critical error causing this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A taxi driver executing an improper U-turn struck a van traveling east on Merrick Boulevard. The van’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the taxi but no damage to the van.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 on Merrick Boulevard. The taxi driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking the left front quarter panel of a van traveling straight east. The van driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi sustained center front end damage, while the van showed no damage. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 55-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and east on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 10:30. The northbound vehicle was struck on its left side doors by the eastbound vehicle's center front end. The 55-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, but does not specify driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and injury severity indicate a significant side impact crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 22-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries when his SUV backed unsafely into a stopped sedan on South Conduit Avenue. The impact hit the sedan’s left side doors, causing whiplash and vehicle damage. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:47 on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The SUV, driven by a 22-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was backing eastbound when it struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan stopped in traffic. The report explicitly identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan’s left side doors were impacted. The driver of the SUV was injured, suffering neck trauma consistent with whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. A northbound Station Wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors, including victim behavior, were noted in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - Two sedans collided head-on on 130 Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed and defective headlights as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 1:35 AM on 130 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, a 2007 BMW traveling west and a 2017 Ford traveling south, collided with impact centered on their front ends. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed and defective headlights, contributing to the crash. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors, underscoring driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed male struck a passenger inside the vehicle in Queens. The passenger suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 135 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 AM. The sedan, traveling south, was driven by an unlicensed male driver. The vehicle sustained center front end damage from a left front bumper impact. The passenger, a 51-year-old female seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with chest trauma and abrasions but was conscious. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver’s unlicensed status and alcohol involvement highlight critical driver errors leading to this injury. The passenger was properly restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19