Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

Two sedans collided at 80 Avenue in Queens, injuring both drivers. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both drivers suffered abrasions and moderate injuries, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:45 on 80 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and east. The collision point was the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The female driver of the eastbound sedan disregarded traffic control, a contributing factor cited in the report. Both drivers were injured: a 65-year-old female with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and a 22-year-old male with abrasions to his abdomen and pelvis. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control, limiting visibility and causing a violent impact. The motorcyclist was unconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 226 Street near 131 Avenue in Queens. A 24-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling south when his vehicle collided with an eastbound SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining head injuries and losing consciousness, with minor bleeding noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's center front end was damaged. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as ignoring traffic control and obstructed views, which led to severe injury for the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748295, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Queens driver suffered serious injuries in a collision involving a sedan and an SUV. The driver, impaired by illegal drugs and fatigue, crashed head-on into the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused whole-body trauma and semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:28 AM in Queens near 233-12 Merrick Boulevard. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2016 sedan, traveling eastbound, collided with the center back end of a parked 2004 SUV. The report identifies illegal drug use and driver fatigue as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected but sustained injuries to her entire body and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact, with the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end damaged. The driver held a valid New York license. The report highlights driver impairment and drowsiness as key causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2023 Lincoln SUV traveling east struck another vehicle from behind on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The impact damaged the center back end of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2023 Lincoln SUV was traveling eastbound on South Conduit Avenue when it struck the center back end of another vehicle. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused neck injuries and whiplash to all four occupants of the SUV, including the driver and three passengers aged 14 to 44. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts, and none were ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746991, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after crashing his sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper while traveling west. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver operating a 2007 Honda sedan was injured in a crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens at 4:03 AM. The vehicle was traveling west and impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The motorcycle rider suffered a back injury but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision occurred, causing center-end damage to each vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Cross Island Parkway involving a motorcycle and an SUV, both traveling northbound. The motorcycle impacted the center back end of the SUV, which sustained damage at the same point. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The SUV driver was also male and licensed. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the collision. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints related to his injury. The data focuses on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the victim or noting any victim behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver in Queens suffered a neck injury after losing consciousness behind the wheel. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was semiconscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 130-02 219 Street at 1:49 AM. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant of a 2013 sedan traveling east, lost consciousness due to an illness, which is cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, sustaining damage in that area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. He suffered a neck injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The report explicitly notes 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors, indicating the driver’s medical condition caused the loss of control. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women, were traveling straight ahead when their left front bumpers struck. One driver suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, conscious but seriously hurt. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 8:42 AM on 93 Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided head-on. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting each other's left front bumpers. The first vehicle, a 2021 Hyundai sedan registered in New Jersey, was driven by a licensed female driver. The second vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan registered in New York, was driven by a licensed female driver with two occupants. The driver of the New York-registered vehicle was injured with internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided on 209 Place in Queens, injuring a 63-year-old male driver. The impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 209 Place near 111 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old male driver of a 2012 sedan suffered an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was traveling east and struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound 2014 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating failure to maintain focus. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV had two occupants and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed head-on on 144 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 3:25 AM on 144 Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2012 Ford SUV traveling east and a 2022 Mercedes sedan traveling north. Both vehicles struck each other at their center front ends. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The SUV sustained center front end damage, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742683, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:00 a.m. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 41-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 1:00 a.m. involving two sedans traveling westbound. The collision was caused by a 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle,' indicating driver error in responding to traffic conditions. The impact was at the center back end of a 2015 BMW and the center front end of a 2017 Lexus. The injured party was a 41-year-old male driver, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim or other parties. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver reaction errors on high-speed roadways, resulting in injury without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cited steering failure and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred at 7:05 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South Conduit Avenue near Brookville Boulevard in Queens at 7:05 p.m. Two sedans traveling east collided. The female driver, age 33, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Steering Failure' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. The female driver was unlicensed, and the impact points were the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The male driver was licensed and driving a 2017 Infiniti sedan. The collision resulted from driver errors related to vehicle control and lane management, with no factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742248, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV and westbound bus collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained left front bumper damage. The crash exposed risks in vehicle interactions at busy intersections.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver of a 2024 SUV traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a westbound 2012 Orion bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The SUV driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The bus had no occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at busy urban streets, with driver errors unspecified but implied by the crash circumstances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Lincoln sedan tore into a boy on a bike. Blood pooled on 229th Street. The child’s head split open. The car’s right front crumpled. The boy stayed conscious, pain sharp and bright. Queens pavement bore the mark.

A nine-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a northbound Lincoln sedan near 116th Avenue and 229th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The report describes the scene: 'A 9-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, struck by a northbound Lincoln. Head wound. Blood pooled on the pavement. The sedan’s right front crumpled. The child stayed conscious.' The crash left the child with a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The report notes the boy was not wearing a helmet, but places this detail after the collision and does not cite it as a cause. The sedan’s right front bumper bore the brunt of the impact. No driver errors are cited in the police report. The collision underscores the vulnerability of children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738477, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and southbound motorcycle collided head-on on Brookville Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered full-body abrasions but was conscious. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver error as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 2:00 AM on Brookville Boulevard in Queens involving a northbound Nissan SUV and a southbound BMW motorcycle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The motorcycle driver was also going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers of impaired driving and the systemic risks posed by alcohol involvement in vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens just after midnight. A 14-year-old passenger suffered facial abrasions, conscious and restrained. The crash resulted from driver inattention, causing a center back-end impact between vehicles traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 12:08 a.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided with one striking the other at the center back end. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. The injured party was a 14-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of one sedan. She was conscious and sustained abrasions to her face but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and permitted respectively, with no other contributing factors listed. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was struck while crossing Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver was going straight. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred away from an intersection without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 13:38. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling east and going straight ahead, did not sustain vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a low-speed impact. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s crossing action but does not attribute fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, an SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon traveling east. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. The SUV, driven by a licensed female from North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the right rear quarter panel of a station wagon also traveling east. The SUV's driver and a 25-year-old female passenger in the station wagon both sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises while getting on a sedan on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, traveling east, struck her with its left rear bumper. The driver was licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus on Jamaica Avenue at 18:18. The vehicle involved was a 2011 Lincoln sedan traveling east, with two occupants and a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper, which caused contusions and bruises to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The injury severity was rated as moderate (level 3), and the pedestrian remained conscious. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when interacting with vehicles, even when not crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on Belt Parkway at 4:45 AM. The 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and fatigue as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 4:45 AM. The vehicle, a 2006 sedan traveling eastbound, overturned after the driver was operating at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver, who was licensed in New York, was conscious after the crash and sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact and vehicle damage were both described as 'Overturned.' The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736814, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15