Crash Count for Queens
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 69,023
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 39,877
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 7,390
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 446
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 216
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens?

Queens Streets Bleed While Politicians Stall

Queens Streets Bleed While Politicians Stall

Queens: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll in Queens

The bodies keep coming. In the last twelve months, 66 people died on Queens streets. 172 were left with serious injuries—the kind that never heal right. The numbers are not just numbers. They are mothers, sons, neighbors.

Just days ago, a 55-year-old e-bike rider, Zhao Feng Zhen, was struck and killed by a Nissan Rogue on Hollis Court Boulevard. The driver stayed. Police are still investigating. The story is short. The loss is not. “On Thursday around 2:15 p.m., e-bike rider Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, died after the 62-year-old driver of a 2015 Nissan Rogue struck her while heading south on Hollis Court Blvd. approaching 50th Ave. in Auburndale, police said.”

A week before, a 39-year-old moped rider died at 23rd Avenue and 37th Street. The crash report lists “traffic control disregarded” and “driver inattention.” The words are cold. The street is colder.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city talks about Vision Zero. The state talks about Sammy’s Law. But the speed on most streets is still 25 mph. The city could lower it to 20 mph today. They have not.

Speed cameras catch the worst, but the worst keep driving. One bill in Albany would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from going over the limit. It sits in committee. The carnage continues.

Who Pays the Price?

SUVs and cars do the most harm. In Queens, they killed 56 people and injured thousands more. Trucks and buses killed 14. Motorcycles and mopeds killed 5. Bikes killed 1. The dead are mostly the ones walking, riding, or just standing in the wrong place at the wrong time.

A mother, Keisha Francis, stood in court and said, “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now.”

Act Now: Demand Action

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real penalties for repeat speeders. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home. The blood is on the street. It does not wash away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens sit politically?
It belongs to city council district District 19, assembly district AD 23 and state senate district SD 10.
Which areas are in Queens?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens?
SUVs and cars killed 56 people in Queens and injured thousands more. Trucks and buses killed 14. Motorcycles and mopeds killed 5. Bikes killed 1. Most deaths and injuries come from cars, SUVs, and trucks.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. Most crashes can be prevented with safer street design, lower speed limits, and stronger enforcement against reckless drivers. They are not random or inevitable.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower the speed limit to 20 mph, pass laws to keep repeat speeders off the road, redesign dangerous streets, and fund enforcement that targets reckless drivers—not pedestrians or cyclists.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
District Office:
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Legislative Office:
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Vickie Paladino
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter: VickieforNYC
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens Queens sits in District 19, AD 23, SD 10.

It contains Precinct 100, Precinct 101, Precinct 102, Precinct 103, Precinct 104, Precinct 105, Precinct 106, Precinct 107, Precinct 108, Precinct 109, Precinct 110, Precinct 111, Precinct 112, Precinct 113, Precinct 114, Precinct 115, Precinct 116, Queens CB10, Queens CB80, Queens CB81, Queens CB9, Queens CB13, Queens CB83, Queens CB1, Queens CB2, Queens CB6, Queens CB82, Queens CB5, Queens CB14, Queens CB84, Queens CB8, Queens CB12, Queens CB3, Queens CB4, Queens CB7, Queens CB11, Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael'S Cemetery, Astoria Park, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North), Rego Park, Forest Hills, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park, Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis, Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Rockaway Community Park, Laguardia Airport, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Forest Park, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, District 25, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 19, District 32, District 26, District 30, District 24, District 29, District 28, District 31, District 23, District 27.

See also
Neighborhoods
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway Old Astoria-Hallets Point Astoria (Central) Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Sunnyside Yards (North) St. Michael'S Cemetery Astoria Park Long Island City-Hunters Point Sunnyside Woodside Sunnyside Yards (South) Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries Jackson Heights East Elmhurst North Corona Elmhurst Corona Maspeth Ridgewood Glendale Middle Village Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries Middle Village Cemetery St. John Cemetery Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North) Rego Park Forest Hills College Point Whitestone-Beechhurst Bay Terrace-Clearview Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing East Flushing Queensboro Hill Flushing-Willets Point Fort Totten Kissena Park Kew Gardens Hills Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest Fresh Meadows-Utopia Jamaica Estates-Holliswood Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries Cunningham Park Kew Gardens Richmond Hill South Richmond Hill Ozone Park (North) Woodhaven South Ozone Park Ozone Park Howard Beach-Lindenwood Spring Creek Park Auburndale Bayside Douglaston-Little Neck Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills Alley Pond Park Jamaica South Jamaica Baisley Park Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village St. Albans Hollis Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park Bellerose Queens Village Cambria Heights Laurelton Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Rosedale Montefiore Cemetery Far Rockaway-Bayswater Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel Rockaway Community Park Laguardia Airport Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Forest Park John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica Bay (East) Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens

Concrete Mixer Turns, Cyclist Dies in Queens

A concrete mixer turned right on 24th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 62-year-old woman on her bike. She flew from the saddle. She died on the cold street. Heavy steel met flesh. The city’s streets took another life.

A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle east on 24th Avenue in Queens was killed when a concrete mixer truck turned right and struck her with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer turned right. A 62-year-old woman pedaled east. The truck’s bumper struck her head. She flew from the bike. No helmet. No chance. She died alone on the cold street.' The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the truck’s right turn. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears only after the sequence of impact. The collision underscores the deadly risk for cyclists sharing space with massive trucks on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes E-Bike Rider on Hamilton Place

A man on a TAILG e-bike was hit by a Nissan SUV near midnight. Thrown from his seat, struck in the chest. He died on the pavement. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A man riding a TAILG e-bike was killed when a Nissan SUV struck him on Hamilton Place near midnight. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal chest injuries. He died at the scene. The SUV, traveling north, showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not using safety equipment, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the street quiet and the victim alone.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Helmetless Moped Rider Dies in Queens Crash

A moped hit a Mercedes on 75th Street and 32nd Avenue. The rider, helmetless, struck headfirst and died on the cold asphalt. Both drivers ignored traffic control. The sedan driver survived. The street stayed silent under Queens’ night sky.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 75th Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a moped slammed into the side of a southbound Mercedes. The 31-year-old moped rider, not wearing a helmet, struck headfirst and died at the scene. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. The rider’s lack of helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains the failure to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Merrick Boulevard

A sedan hit a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk on Merrick Boulevard. He lay broken in the street. He died there as headlights passed. The new year began with loss and silence.

A sedan traveling west on Merrick Boulevard struck a 65-year-old man who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 65-year-old man outside the crosswalk. He lay crushed and unconscious in the street. He died there, beneath the cold sky, as headlights passed and the new year began without him.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder

A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.

A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Killed by Two Cars on Parkway

A man crossed Grand Central Parkway before dawn. Two cars struck him. Metal crushed his body. He died alone in the cold. The drivers kept going straight. The street swallowed another life.

A 49-year-old man was killed while crossing Grand Central Parkway at 3:18 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old man stepped into darkness. Two cars struck him, metal folding at the front. His body was crushed beneath them. He died there, alone, under the cold sky.' The vehicles involved were a sedan and an SUV, both traveling east and striking the pedestrian with their front ends. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Killed

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on Van Wyck Expressway. The front passenger, 28, died from head and crush injuries. Alcohol was present. The truck was oversized. The night ended in blood and steel.

A deadly crash unfolded on Van Wyck Expressway when a sedan struck a parked diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'A sedan slammed into a parked diesel truck. The front passenger, 28, died from head and crush wounds.' The crash killed the front passenger and left the driver, 31, with pain and nausea. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The truck was parked and oversized, while alcohol was present in the car. The report does not mention any errors by the passenger. The impact proved fatal for the young man in the front seat.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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BMW Speeding Crash Ejects Rear Passengers

A BMW tore down the Long Island Expressway. The driver lost control. Metal twisted. Two young women in the back flew from the car. One died on the road. The other was hurt. Speed killed. The night swallowed the rest.

On the Long Island Expressway, a BMW sedan crashed while speeding westbound. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the dark. It hit something. Metal crumpled. An 18-year-old girl, no belt, right rear seat, flew from the car. She landed on the cold road. She did not get up.' The crash killed an 18-year-old woman, ejected from the right rear seat without safety equipment. Another 18-year-old woman, also ejected from the left rear seat, suffered serious injuries. The 20-year-old male driver was found unconscious with head injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows both rear passengers lacked safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s speed error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Woodhaven

A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.

A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nissan SUV Strikes Woman on 84th Street

A Nissan SUV hit a 63-year-old woman on 84th Street at dawn. She died from head and internal injuries. The street had no crosswalk. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The morning was silent. The loss was total.

A 63-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Nissan SUV struck her with its right front bumper on 84th Street, just past dawn. According to the police report, the woman stepped into the roadway where there was no crosswalk. She suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The SUV was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The street offered no protection. The impact was deadly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Falls Asleep, SUV Slams Hard in Queens

A man drove east on South Conduit Avenue. He fell asleep. His SUV smashed front-first. He died belted in, arm broken. The crash left the morning dark and silent. No other injuries reported. Sleep claimed the wheel. Steel claimed the rest.

A 33-year-old man driving a 2021 Nissan SUV on South Conduit Avenue in Queens fell asleep at the wheel. According to the police report, the vehicle struck hard with its center front end. The driver, alone in the car, was killed. His arm was broken, and he was found belted in. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened in the early morning darkness. The data shows no other driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver falling asleep.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Rider Killed in Queens Collision

A motorscooter struck a sedan’s side at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street. The unlicensed rider, without a helmet, was ejected and died on the pavement. Both drivers lacked licenses. Alcohol played a role. The street stayed cold. The loss was final.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into the side of a sedan. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and died from head injuries. The sedan’s driver was also unlicensed. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data highlights systemic failures: unlicensed operation, alcohol, and lack of protective equipment. The police report states, 'He died there, alone, on the cold Queens asphalt.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens Intersection

A Jeep hit a 64-year-old man in the crosswalk on Seagirt Boulevard. The impact was head-on. He died on the pavement as darkness fell. The SUV kept straight. The street stayed silent. No driver errors listed. The man never got up.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a Jeep SUV struck him head-on at the intersection of Seagirt Boulevard and Beach 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man stepped into the intersection as the Jeep traveled east and hit him with its center front end. The pedestrian died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The only fatality was the pedestrian; no injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the lethal risk faced by people crossing New York City streets, even when no driver error is officially cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Driver Runs Red, Dies in Queens Crash

A BMW tore through a red light on 37th Avenue. Steel met steel. The driver, twenty-five, died at the scene. The night held its breath. Traffic control was ignored. The street stayed silent. One life ended in a flash.

A deadly crash unfolded on 37th Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a 25-year-old man driving a BMW westbound ignored a traffic signal and crashed head-on. The driver suffered fatal head injuries and died behind the wheel. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded.” No other injuries were specified for the other listed occupants. The data lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when traffic controls are ignored. The scene was marked by twisted metal and silence, the cost of a single mistake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tractor-Trailer Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness

A tractor-trailer veered on Grand Avenue. The driver slumped at the wheel. The truck struck hard, center front. Alone in the cab, the man died from head trauma. The engine kept running. No seatbelt. No warning. Sudden, final silence.

A tractor-trailer traveling south on Grand Avenue near Borden Avenue crashed when the driver, a 50-year-old man, lost consciousness and slumped behind the wheel. According to the police report, the truck struck with its center front end. The driver was alone in the cab and died from head trauma. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other people were reported injured. The police report notes the driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The engine continued running after impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Speeding Sedan Kills Night Worker on Grand Avenue

A man works the night on Grand Avenue. A sedan barrels through, moving too fast. The car strikes him. His leg is torn. He dies on the street. A diesel truck stands parked. The road grows quiet. The blood dries. The city moves on.

A 49-year-old man working in the roadway on Grand Avenue was struck and killed by a sedan traveling at unsafe speed. According to the police report, the sedan disregarded traffic control and hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his lower leg and foot. The man died at the scene. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. A diesel tractor truck was parked nearby and was not moving at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one worker dead and another person injured, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An Audi SUV hit a woman in the crosswalk on Willets Point Boulevard. She crossed with the light. The driver failed to yield. The impact broke her body. Pain followed. The street stayed loud. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.

A 40-year-old woman was crossing Willets Point Boulevard at 149th Street in Queens with the signal when an Audi SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'She crossed with the light. The Audi came fast, struck her center mass. Her body broke. Pain bloomed. The driver kept straight. The right-of-way was hers. It was not given.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body and was listed with apparent death at the scene. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was operating the vehicle eastbound and failed to yield the right-of-way, as noted in both the police report and crash data. The only contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Flatbed Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens

A flatbed truck turned left on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Its right bumper hit a 68-year-old man. Head trauma. Internal bleeding. He fell still. The street stayed quiet. The driver failed to yield. Distraction played a part. The man died.

A flatbed truck making a left turn at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Hillside Avenue struck a 68-year-old man. According to the police report, the truck's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing head trauma and internal bleeding. The man was conscious at first, then motionless. He died from his injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage. The data does not indicate any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The deadly impact highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed as SUV Runs Light in Queens

A 55-year-old man on a motorcycle struck by an SUV on 57th Avenue. Both drivers ignored the light. The rider, unhelmeted, was ejected and killed. Head crushed. Passengers in the SUV survived. The road stained with loss and error.

A deadly crash unfolded on 57th Avenue near Seabury Street in Queens. A 55-year-old man riding a SYM motorcycle was struck by a Chevrolet SUV. According to the police report, 'Both drivers ran the light.' The motorcyclist, not wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. He died at the scene. The SUV carried three occupants, including a 1-year-old and a 49-year-old passenger, who were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The crash shows the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals and lose focus. Helmet use was noted only after the drivers' failures.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Linden Place

A GMC SUV, changing lanes on Linden Place, struck a 58-year-old man. The driver was distracted. The man died in the street. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and inattention left no room for mercy. The city swallowed another life.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Linden Place when a northbound GMC SUV, changing lanes, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and traveling at unsafe speed. The man died at the scene. Two passengers, ages 16 and 20, were also injured. The crash involved two SUVs, one moving, one parked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The collision left a trail of injury and death, all traced to driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04