No More Body Count: Demand Safe Streets in Queens Now

A 13-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock when an SUV struck the rear of a bus on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The boy was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, at 3:30 pm on Grand Central Parkway, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2024 bus also traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' which led to the collision. The impact injured a 13-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered neck injuries and was in shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus had nine occupants, and the SUV had two. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted man following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 on the Long Island Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, impacted the center front end of the lead vehicle. The lead vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old licensed female driver, was struck at the center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles had damage consistent with a rear-end collision. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distances and attention on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:28 on the Long Island Expressway. A 2018 SUV traveling west struck the center back end of a 2021 sedan also heading west. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The sedan’s front passenger, a 65-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and distraction led to the rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights systemic risks from driver inattention and tailgating on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man lay on Clearview Expressway. Three cars struck him. His chest crushed, life ended there. Another man behind the wheel, pinned and broken. Steel and rain, speed and error. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was killed on the northbound Clearview Expressway after being struck by three vehicles. The report states, 'A man lay in the road. Three cars struck. His chest crushed. He died there.' Another 56-year-old man, driving one of the vehicles, was injured and pinned, suffering chest injuries described as 'crush injuries.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' These driver errors—specifically following too closely—are cited as direct contributors to the crash. The narrative highlights the systemic danger posed by multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead on a slick roadway, with no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor. The deadly sequence unfolded on a rain-slicked expressway, where human error and hazardous conditions combined with fatal results.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Northern Blvd at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan traveling north on Northern Blvd was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck rolled west on the Long Island Expressway. Its right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man lying off the roadway. Blood pooled. Death came before dawn. Driver inattention, police say, left the man unseen and unspared.

A 65-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway struck him with its right front bumper, according to the police report. The incident occurred off the roadway, with the pedestrian described as 'not in roadway' and 'not at intersection.' The police report states, 'Two flatbeds passed. One did not see. The right front bumper struck his head.' The victim suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No driver errors beyond inattention are listed. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the truck driver's failure to notice the man lying off the road, resulting in a fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 211 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Impact struck left front bumper to right side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 211 Street in Queens at 15:15. The driver of one sedan, a 54-year-old female occupant, was injured with contusions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved the left front bumper of one vehicle striking the right side doors of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused significant damage to the center front end and right side doors of the vehicles. The data emphasizes driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman driving east on Horace Harding Expressway struck a parked sedan. The collision caused chest injuries and shock. Police cited handheld cell phone use and unsafe backing as driver errors. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The 22-year-old female driver was operating a 2024 sedan and was injured with chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The collision involved the driver's vehicle striking the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan. The impact caused damage to the parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report explicitly notes the driver's failure to maintain safe control while distracted by a handheld phone, leading to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old woman driving south in Queens fell asleep behind the wheel. Her sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle, causing center front-end damage. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was treated for contusions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:33 AM in Queens near 64-30 Cloverdale Blvd. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant of a 2023 Acura sedan, was traveling straight ahead when she fell asleep, a key contributing factor cited in the report. Her vehicle impacted the center back end of a parked 2017 Subaru sedan, damaging the front center of her vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly notes the driver’s failure to maintain alertness as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the parked vehicle or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 35 Ave in Queens, injuring a 36-year-old female passenger. The crash involved a failure to maintain safe distance. The injured occupant suffered chest pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness during impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on 35 Ave in Queens involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating a failure by one driver to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. A 36-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report notes her complaint of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's cause centers on driver error related to following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2006 Infiniti raced north on Cross Island Parkway. Metal screamed, hips shattered. A 17-year-old boy, belted in front, was crushed by the impact. The car lay demolished in the dark, the night echoing with pain and ruin.

According to the police report, a 2006 Infiniti sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway at 2:40 a.m. when it crashed at high speed. The report states the vehicle was moving with 'Unsafe Speed,' which is cited as a contributing factor. The right front bumper took the brunt of the impact, leaving the car 'demolished.' A 17-year-old front passenger suffered severe crush injuries to his hips and upper legs. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. The report also notes 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as a secondary contributing factor. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The right front hit hard. Metal folded. A 17-year-old boy, belted in front, screamed through crushed hips.' No actions by the passenger are listed as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed and mechanical failure that led to devastating harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old male driver suffered back injuries when his sedan collided head-on at unsafe speed. The crash on Cross Island Parkway at 3:55 a.m. involved no ejection but deployed airbags. Driver inexperience and speeding caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Kia sedan on Cross Island Parkway at 3:55 a.m. was injured in a crash caused by unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, when it sustained center front end damage from the collision. The driver was not ejected and was conscious with back injuries classified as severity level 3. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belt/harness deployed during the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver held a New York permit license at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772889, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both female drivers suffered whiplash and neck or back injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both drivers were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 17:16. Two sedans, both traveling east, collided with front-end impacts. The drivers, both licensed women from New York, were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Both sustained injuries classified as severity 3, including whiplash and neck or back pain. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. Neither driver was ejected, and both remained conscious after the collision. Damage was noted on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The evidence points to driver errors in lane management and yielding as the primary causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was struck by a sedan on Union Turnpike while crossing outside an intersection. The impact injured his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with bruises. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside of an intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy remained conscious but suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no contributing factors were specified. The collision occurred at 5:40 PM, and the pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The data highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling straight ahead striking pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in the afternoon. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. A 42-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained damage to their side and front panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision resulted from unsafe lane changing by one of the drivers, as cited in the contributing factors. The Tesla sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the Jeep sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. A 42-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report highlights driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him from behind on Booth Memorial Ave in Queens. The scooter driver was partially ejected but remained conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:46 AM on Booth Memorial Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A sedan traveling westbound rear-ended a westbound e-scooter, driven by a 17-year-old male who was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper hitting the e-scooter’s left front bumper. The police report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. There are no contributing factors attributed to the e-scooter rider. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the scooter showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771264, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi collided with a tanker making a left turn on 59 Ave in Queens. The taxi’s front passenger, a 79-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:40 on 59 Ave near Utopia Pkwy in Queens. A tanker truck was making a left turn westbound when a northbound taxi struck its right rear bumper on the left side doors. The taxi carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 79-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error behind the collision. No other contributing factors involving the passenger or victim behaviors were noted. The taxi driver’s failure to maintain attention while the tanker executed a left turn led to the impact and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in a straight-ahead crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway in Queens at 12:30. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling straight ahead collided, with the rear vehicle striking the front vehicle's center back end. The female driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on Cross Island Parkway. Multiple occupants suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Injured passengers remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, at 11:30 a.m., a box truck traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the truck driver. Six occupants were injured, including the truck driver, SUV driver, and four passengers. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma, with all victims conscious and none ejected. Safety equipment use was noted for some occupants, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on NYC roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15