About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 65
▸ Contusion/Bruise 70
▸ Abrasion 46
▸ Pain/Nausea 17
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 406
- 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 44 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz Seda (4JA7SV) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB6: Crosswalks, sirens, and the bill that could slow it down
Queens CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 12, 2025
On Oct 5, at Yellowstone Boulevard and Austin Street, a driver in a Hyundai sedan hit a man on an e‑bike. Police recorded an injury crash. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Oct 3 at 69th Road and Gerard Place, a driver turning right hit a 69‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk; police recorded unsafe speed and distraction by the driver. NYC Open Data
- Sep 29 at 108 Street and 63rd Road, two people on a bike were hurt after colliding with a parked SUV. NYC Open Data
The toll keeps climbing here
Since Jan 1, 2022, in Queens CB6, there have been 3,268 crashes, leaving 6 people dead and 1,582 injured. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians account for 2 of the deaths and 332 injuries; people on bikes for 1 death and 127 injuries. Vehicle occupants make up the rest. NYC Open Data
Crashes cluster on the expressways and arterials that cut through the district. The Long Island Expressway is the top hotspot, with 2 deaths and 168 injuries tied to crashes in the area. Queens Boulevard is close behind, with 124 injuries. NYC Open Data
Where and when it hurts
Police records show injuries stack up through the midday and into the evening, peaking from about noon through 7 PM. The 8 AM hour is high as well. NYC Open Data
Named driver errors recur: failure to yield at turns, drivers ignoring signals, improper passing, and distraction behind the wheel. In the Oct 3 case on 69th Road, police recorded both unsafe speed and driver inattention. NYC Open Data
On the LIE in Queens, a fatal case showed how exposure multiplies risk: “The 30‑year‑old rider was struck by at least three drivers in Queens.” Gothamist
Fix the corners, slow the turns
At 108 Street and across Queens Boulevard, left turns keep putting people in the hospital. Proven countermeasures are on the shelf: daylighting, hardened centerlines, and leading pedestrian intervals at the worst intersections. Targeted enforcement for failure to yield during peak hours can backstop the design. NYC Open Data
End the repeat speeding that drives the harm
This district’s lawmakers have backed tools to rein in chronic speeders. In the Senate, Joe Addabbo voted yes in committee on S 4045, the bill that would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders. Andrew Hevesi co‑sponsors the Assembly versions (A 7979 and A 2299). The city’s 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras were renewed through 2030 with yes votes from Addabbo and Hevesi on S 8344. Open States Open States
Lower speeds save lives. The city now has the power to lower limits under Sammy’s Law. The bill to force chronic speeders to slow down has momentum in Albany. Both levers are on the table.
The next step is not abstract
Queens Boulevard. Yellowstone at Austin. The LIE. The pattern is written in police forms and hospital charts. Slow the default speed. Fit repeat offenders’ cars with limiters. Then harden the turns where people cross.
One ask, today: tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they already have. Act at our Take Action page.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What area does this cover?
▸ How many people were harmed here since 2022?
▸ Which streets are the worst?
▸ What can local officials do right now?
▸ Who represents this area and where do they stand?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-12
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- File A 2299 (paired with S 4045), Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- S 8344 renewal of school‑zone speed cameras (related session record), Open States, Published 2025-06-12
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman
District 29
State Senator Joe Addabbo
District 15
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB6 Queens Community Board 6 sits in Queens, Precinct 112, District 29, AD 28, SD 15.
It contains Rego Park, Forest Hills.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 6
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Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
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Eastbound driver hits northbound SUV at Nansen▸Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 16 - A driver going east on 71 Ave hit the left rear of a northbound SUV at Nansen St. The 50-year-old driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inattention. Passengers rode in both SUVs; no injuries were listed for them.
A driver traveling east on 71 Ave hit the left rear quarter of a northbound SUV at Nansen St in Queens. The 50-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Passengers rode in both SUVs, including a 58-year-old in the front and a 65-year-old in the left rear; no injuries were recorded for them. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers. Two additional registrants were listed with no injuries specified. The point of impact showed a center-front hit on the eastbound driver’s SUV and damage to the left rear of the northbound SUV, consistent with a right-angle hit near the rear of the through vehicle.
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2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
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Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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SUV driver hits e-bike from behind in Queens▸Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
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Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.
A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.
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Driver hits parked sedans on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 12 - Eastbound on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in a sedan hit the rear of parked sedans while passing too closely. Two women driving suffered head injuries and shock. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver.
On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a multi-vehicle crash involved one eastbound sedan and three parked sedans. A driver going straight hit the rear and left rear of the parked cars. Two women behind the wheel, ages 45 and 57, suffered head injuries and were in shock. Others were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the moving sedan was going straight ahead and the others were parked when contact occurred. Police recorded Passing Too Closely by the driver. The parked vehicles included 2023 Nissan, 2025 Mercedes, and 2023 Acura models; the moving car was a 2007 Mercedes sedan.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures passenger▸Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
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Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 10 - A passenger was hurt when a driver in an SUV turned left on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. The 50-year-old suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Nissan SUV made a left turn on HOR HARDING EXPRESSWAY EXIT WB. A 50-year-old passenger was injured, with a leg contusion listed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was listed with no injuries. A 61-year-old registrant was also listed with no injuries. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and damage matched that area. The vehicle’s travel direction was east before the turn.
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Sedan driver injures cyclist on 71 AVE▸Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.
A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
4
Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
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Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
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LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
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Driver U-Turn Injures Two Teen Cyclists▸Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
3
Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
26
LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.
3
Right-turning driver hit Lexus rear; teen hurt▸Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
26
LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Sep 3 - At noon in Queens, a right‑turning driver hit the back of a southbound Lexus on 98 St at 62 Dr. The 19‑year‑old driver was injured and listed unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
Two vehicles collided at 98 St and 62 Dr in Queens at 12:00. The driver of a Dodge car/SUV was making a right turn. The driver of a 2024 Lexus sedan was traveling south, going straight. The Lexus had center back‑end damage. A 19‑year‑old male driver was injured with an eye injury and was listed unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also lists Driver Inattention/Distraction for involved persons. A 39‑year‑old female registrant was noted with unspecified injury status.
26
LIE lane change slams sedan, injures kids▸Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 26 - Eastbound on the LIE, a lane change went bad. A sedan clipped a box truck and struck another car. Metal jumped. A 6‑year‑old boy took a face wound. Drivers and passengers hurt. Queens traffic ground them down.
A Honda sedan changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and collided, leaving the Jeep’s right front damaged and the box truck’s left rear struck. Several people were hurt, including a 6-year-old boy with a facial abrasion, two drivers with pain, and front-seat passengers reporting leg and neck injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” for the involved vehicles and persons. The data show the Honda was “Changing Lanes,” while the Jeep and box truck were “Going Straight Ahead,” underscoring improper lane movement and impact to multiple vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Helmet use or signaling is not cited as a factor in the report.
25
Left-turn sedan hits parked car▸Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 25 - A driver made a left turn and hit a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. A 61-year-old male driver suffered a chest contusion and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a left-turning sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway near 78-15. One occupant — the 61-year-old male driver — was injured in the chest and reported a contusion; he was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police listed the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn with right-front impact and left-front damage; the parked car showed left-rear impact and damage. The report records driver inattention/distraction as the driver error preceding the collision.
16
Two cars clash on Metropolitan Avenue▸Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.
A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.
15
Alcohol-scarred chain crash on Woodhaven▸Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 15 - Four sedans going north on Woodhaven met steel and pain. Metal kissed metal. Two drivers hit with whiplash. Police cite Alcohol Involvement. Night street. Hard stop. Sirens cut the dark.
Two northbound sedans struck others in a chain crash on Woodhaven Blvd at Furmanville Ave in Queens. Two drivers, men aged 27 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Several passengers were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data shows multiple driver errors by implication: alcohol use behind the wheel endangering everyone in the cars. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. No other contributing factors, signals, or helmet notes were listed before the alcohol finding.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
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SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on LIE▸Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 12 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck eastbound on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention.
The driver of an SUV rear-ended a box truck while both traveled east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A 44-year-old male driver in the SUV was injured; records list shoulder and upper-arm trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police noted center front-end damage to the SUV and center back-end damage to the truck, consistent with a rear-end impact. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash is recorded under collision ID 4834568 in NYPD Precinct 112.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
- Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
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Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.
Aug 9 - Two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 22-year-old woman driving suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead; each had a single occupant. Damage was reported to the center front of one sedan and the center back of the other. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The report's narrative field is null in the dataset. No driver errors are recorded in the data.