Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A 21-year-old male driver was injured in a Belt Parkway collision. He suffered a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a 2023 Kia sedan traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Belt Parkway at 4:28 a.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a 2023 Kia sedan traveling eastbound, which sustained damage to the center back end. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The police report provides no indication of victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739662, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck a 15-year-old female bicyclist going south on 135 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without clear driver fault.

According to the police report, a 2001 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling west on 135 Avenue when it collided with a 15-year-old female bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The report notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist and does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash occurred at 17:16 in Queens, zip code 11413. No explicit driver violations were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman suffered neck whiplash after an SUV collided with a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and speed. The driver was conscious and restrained, sustaining moderate injury in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway around 12:24 a.m. involving a 2017 SUV and multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with neck whiplash and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error. The SUV struck the center back end of a sedan, which was traveling straight ahead. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision's damage was concentrated on the center back end of the SUV and the front ends of the sedans. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the SUV driver's unsafe lane change, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old man suffered upper arm abrasions after a sedan disregarded traffic control and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing northeast on 76 Avenue without signal. The vehicle hit the pedestrian center front, damaging its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 76 Avenue in Queens struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to yield or disregard for traffic control directly led to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 89-year-old woman crossing Union Turnpike away from an intersection suffered severe leg fractures after a distracted driver struck her head-on. The vehicle was traveling west at unsafe speed, colliding with the pedestrian in broad daylight.

According to the police report, at 10:45 AM on Union Turnpike in Queens, a Honda SUV traveling west struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian crossing away from an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention and control. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in areas where pedestrians cross outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after crashing on Union Turnpike. The police report cites unsafe speed and improper turning during a police pursuit. No ejection or vehicle damage was recorded.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens at 11:43 PM. The sole occupant, a 17-year-old male driver of a 2023 Zhejiang Jaijue moped, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. Despite the impact, no vehicle damage or ejection was noted. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3), and the driver remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and improper turning—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south struck the left front quarter panel of an eastbound sedan on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:35 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A motorcycle traveling south collided with the left front quarter panel of a sedan traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver from Connecticut and the motorcycle driver from New York. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733688, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 8 p.m. A front passenger suffered a back injury and abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, striking center to back and front ends respectively.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided at 8 p.m. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. A 28-year-old female front passenger in the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining a back injury and abrasion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 10-year-old boy suffered neck abrasions after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk on Linden Boulevard. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper while traveling west. The child was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and 228 Street in Queens. The child was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a westbound 2018 Ford SUV struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The driver was a licensed female operating the SUV straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 118 Avenue in Queens at night. A female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing impact to the front and right front quarter panels of their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on 118 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and west. Both drivers were licensed females going straight ahead. The collision points were the right front quarter panel of the Acura and the center front end of the BMW. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. A 41-year-old female occupant in the Acura, seated in the right rear passenger position, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver errors involving failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV collided at a Queens intersection, injuring the sedan driver. The 63-year-old woman suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting driver errors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens at 12:20 involving a 2008 Honda sedan traveling west and a 2009 Acura SUV traveling south. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end made contact. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with a back injury classified as severity 3 but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report cites unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not assign blame to the injured occupant. The damage to both vehicles' front ends and the collision points indicate a failure in vehicle control or right-of-way adherence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data underscores systemic dangers in multi-vehicle interactions at intersections, with driver errors central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck on its left side by an eastbound van on Hillside Avenue in Queens left the SUV driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a northbound Jeep SUV and an eastbound Ford van. The SUV was impacted on its left side doors by the van's center front end. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle interaction issues. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver in Queens failed to yield right-of-way, colliding with a northbound city bus. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the driver with whiplash and whole-body trauma. The bus sustained damage to its right side doors.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north on Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens, was starting from a parking position when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound city bus going straight ahead. The collision occurred at 3:00 p.m., impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the bus. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding, causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729007, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely into a parked sedan. The impact trapped him inside the vehicle. The crash occurred in Queens at night, highlighting dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers in residential areas.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. in Queens near 83-07 261 Street. A 2023 Lincoln SUV, driven by a 60-year-old male, was backing when it struck a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The driver of the SUV was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling north before the crash. This incident underscores the risks posed by unsafe reversing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15