Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

An elderly woman driving a 2021 SUV suffered a contusion to her lower arm after a front-end collision on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle's defective brakes contributed to the crash, causing injury despite the use of a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 14:30. The driver, an 84-year-old female occupant of a 2021 Volvo SUV, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report states the vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The contributing factors listed include 'Unspecified' and 'Brakes Defective,' indicating mechanical failure played a role. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash resulted from vehicle malfunction and driver error related to brake failure, leading to the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans stopped in traffic on Cross Island Parkway collided. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and was semiconscious. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage. The crash exposed risks of sudden stops on busy Queens roadways.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway in Queens were both stopped in traffic when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 35-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of sudden stops and close following distances on this busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck the rear of a sedan traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway. Six occupants in the SUV and the sedan driver suffered full-body injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, a station wagon sport utility vehicle traveling northbound collided with the center back end of a sedan also traveling northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver and six occupants in the SUV, all restrained with lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. The collision caused significant vehicle damage, with the SUV's center front end and the sedan's center back end impacted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Hempstead Avenue struck another vehicle from behind. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The crash caused center back end damage to the sedan. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver was involved in a rear-end collision on Hempstead Avenue at 22:15. The sedan, traveling straight ahead southbound, impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury classified as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash resulted in center back end damage to the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver without a license struck a bicyclist on 93 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Slippery pavement and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:50 a.m. on 93 Avenue in Queens. A moped traveling north, driven by an unlicensed male, collided with a bicyclist traveling east on a sedan. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'unsafe speed' and 'pavement slippery' as contributing factors linked to the moped driver. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian errors or victim fault are noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds in hazardous conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi driver executing an improper U-turn struck a van traveling east on Merrick Boulevard. The van’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to the taxi but no damage to the van.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 on Merrick Boulevard. The taxi driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, striking the left front quarter panel of a van traveling straight east. The van driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The taxi sustained center front end damage, while the van showed no damage. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The van driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A convertible making a left turn on Hillside Avenue was struck on its right side by a pickup truck traveling straight. The convertible driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed risks in turning maneuvers at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 1997 Mercedes convertible was making a left turn when it was hit on the right side doors by a pickup truck traveling eastbound straight ahead. The convertible driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The pickup truck had two occupants and was registered in New Jersey, with a licensed male driver from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors. The impact on the convertible’s right side doors and the nature of the pre-crash movements indicate a collision during the left turn maneuver by the convertible, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727873, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A 55-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and east on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 10:30. The northbound vehicle was struck on its left side doors by the eastbound vehicle's center front end. The 55-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed or permitted in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver, but does not specify driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and injury severity indicate a significant side impact crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A collision between an SUV and a sedan on 223 Street in Queens left the sedan driver injured with neck trauma. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as key factors. The sedan driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:15 on 223 Street near 112 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles involved were a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors in obeying traffic signals and controlling speed. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and an unspecified area on the SUV, suggesting a collision at or near the intersection. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls and unsafe driving speeds in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:07 on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. A northbound Station Wagon/SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center back end. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors, including victim behavior, were noted in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on 130 Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed and defective headlights as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 1:35 AM on 130 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, a 2007 BMW traveling west and a 2017 Ford traveling south, collided with impact centered on their front ends. The driver of the BMW was cited for unsafe speed and defective headlights, contributing to the crash. A 19-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Headlights Defective' as contributing factors, underscoring driver errors that led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed male struck a passenger inside the vehicle in Queens. The passenger suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 135 Avenue in Queens at 4:30 AM. The sedan, traveling south, was driven by an unlicensed male driver. The vehicle sustained center front end damage from a left front bumper impact. The passenger, a 51-year-old female seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat, was injured with chest trauma and abrasions but was conscious. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver’s unlicensed status and alcohol involvement highlight critical driver errors leading to this injury. The passenger was properly restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided traveling west on Laurelton Parkway. The driver of a 2011 BMW sedan suffered upper arm injuries. Police identified unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash. Damage spanned front, rear, and rear quarter panels of involved vehicles.

According to the police report, at 12:50, three vehicles—a 2011 BMW sedan, a 2010 Honda sedan, and a 2022 Infiniti SUV—were traveling westbound on Laurelton Parkway when a collision occurred. The BMW driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, sustained an upper arm injury and contusion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The BMW sustained center front end damage, the Honda had center back end damage, and the Infiniti SUV was damaged on the left rear quarter panel. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The police report highlights driver error through unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Union Turnpike in Queens. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Union Turnpike in Queens. A 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling west struck the rear of a stopped 2013 Toyota sedan, also westbound. The sedan’s 56-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" by the pick-up truck driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the center back end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain adequate distance behind stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body injuries after an SUV passed too closely on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The collision struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing pain and shock to the driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The driver of a 2010 Honda sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured when a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west passed too closely, striking the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The SUV’s point of impact was its right front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front areas of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered head injuries and shock after being hit by an SUV traveling north on 213 Street in Queens. The collision occurred while the boy crossed outside an intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian's head.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north on 213 Street in Queens struck him with the vehicle's center front end, impacting the left front bumper. The boy was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision with a pedestrian outside a crosswalk highlights systemic dangers posed by vehicle movements in uncontrolled crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens’ Sunrise Highway under slippery pavement conditions. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. Two passengers, aged 25 and 73, suffered internal injuries to their entire bodies. Traffic control device malfunction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Sunrise Highway in Queens at 8:15 p.m. Two sedans, one traveling west and the other north, collided with impact on the left front bumper and right side doors respectively. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as contributing factors. Two female passengers, ages 25 and 73, were injured with internal injuries affecting their entire bodies. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from the vehicles. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The combination of slippery pavement and malfunctioning traffic control devices created hazardous conditions that led to this collision and serious injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714599, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing 227 Street in Queens was struck by an eastbound SUV. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim was conscious but bruised, hit outside a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on 227 Street in Queens, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an eastbound 2024 SUV struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of any signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead with one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck, barreling at unsafe speed, struck a sedan on Nassau Expressway. The unlicensed truck driver killed a 68-year-old man. The impact left the victim’s body shattered. The parked Honda beside them never moved. The road stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man driving a sedan was killed when a box truck struck his vehicle on Nassau Expressway near Kennedy. The crash occurred at 5:39 a.m. The report states the truck driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed, both listed as contributing factors. The narrative describes the victim’s body as 'shattered' by the impact. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck the sedan, while a parked Honda SUV nearby remained untouched. The police report highlights 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, with no mention of any actions by the victim contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the unlicensed status of the truck driver and the excessive speed, underscoring systemic danger on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Queens' 119 Avenue. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. One driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 119 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM involving two sedans traveling south and west, respectively. Both drivers were licensed women from New York, each with two occupants in their vehicles. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both cars, resulting in damage to the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the BMW. One driver, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with chest injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15