Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

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 2025-06-18

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 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on 216 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal. Impact was at the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on 216 Street at 10 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 64-year-old man was struck while crossing Brewer Boulevard with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian in the face and causing a severe fracture and dislocation. The victim remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 12:48 PM. The pedestrian, a 64-year-old male, was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling straight ahead. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714560, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 69-year-old man suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash involving a sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The vehicle struck with center front end damage. Police report lists no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 223 Street near Linden Boulevard in Queens at 11:36 p.m. The crash involved a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling east. The 69-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding by the driver, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. No ejection occurred, and the driver was the sole injured occupant. The data highlights a crash with injuries but no cited driver errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old female sedan driver suffered head abrasions after a left-turn collision on 268 Street in Queens. The crash occurred as she reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan’s left front bumper. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn on 268 Street in Queens at 17:09 when the crash occurred. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s reaction as the cause, highlighting driver error without attributing fault to any other road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers, a 22-year-old and a 69-year-old man, suffered abrasions and neck or back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Hillside Avenue in Queens collided at 21:16. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers, a 22-year-old man from Michigan and a 69-year-old man from New York, were injured with abrasions and neck or back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim error. The collision involved two licensed male drivers going straight ahead, indicating a failure in vehicle control or situational awareness leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2019 SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2015 sedan on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The crash exposed driver distraction as the SUV driver failed to maintain attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:24 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, rear-ended a 2015 Subaru sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. Two female passengers in the sedan, aged 78 and 19, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries described as whiplash and neck trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Porsche SUV sped east on South Conduit Avenue, crashing violently. The vehicle split apart, ejecting two unbelted men. Both were found semiconscious and bleeding. The wreckage lay demolished on the quiet Queens street, evidence of reckless speed and impact.

According to the police report, at 1:10 a.m. a 2014 Porsche SUV was traveling east on South Conduit Avenue near 219th Street in Queens when it crashed at unsafe speed. The report states the SUV was "speeding east, slammed and split." Both occupants—a 43-year-old driver and a 53-year-old passenger—were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered severe injuries, found semiconscious and bleeding on the roadway. The vehicle was described as "demolished." The police report explicitly lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash scene was marked by extensive vehicle destruction and serious occupant injuries, underscoring the consequences of driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 11-year-old boy was struck at a marked crosswalk on 217 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian’s left side. The child suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on 217 Street near 92 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An unlicensed sedan driver struck the rear of an SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The impact caused back injuries and bruising to the sedan driver, who was restrained and conscious. The crash stemmed from following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South Conduit Avenue in Queens at 17:33. A sedan traveling east, driven by a 27-year-old unlicensed male, collided with the rear of a station wagon/SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but sustained back injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The primary contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The report notes no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The SUV driver was licensed and no injuries were reported for that occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707936, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 33-year-old man suffered neck contusions after a sedan made a right turn and struck him at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the severity of impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 149 Road and Rockaway Boulevard in Queens around 3:30 PM. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and sustained contusions and bruising to his neck. The report states the sedan, a 2019 Volkswagen, was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield were cited, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway during the vehicle's turn was noted with unspecified contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708568, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford sedan surged north on Cross Island Parkway. Aggressive driving. Road rage. The right front struck hard. The driver, 54, belted in, never woke. One man, one car, one deadly burst. Then silence.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway when it crashed, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, a 54-year-old male driver. The report states, 'Aggressive driving. Road rage.' The right front of the vehicle struck hard, causing fatal injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,' highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The police narrative underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving, with the crash ending in silence and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old man suffered abrasions and whole-body injury after a sedan disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal in Queens, sustaining serious injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Murdock Avenue in Queens struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the sedan’s front center. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, highlighting the severity of the impact caused by the driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on 251 Street in Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s 19-year-old male driver and a 4-year-old male passenger, both suffering head and facial injuries with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:15 on 251 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by a 19-year-old male, was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver and a 4-year-old male passenger in the rear seat were injured, both experiencing shock and minor bleeding—head injury for the driver and facial injury for the passenger. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the occupants but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The driver, traveling east, caused impact with unsafe speed and lane changes. Both victims wore lap belts and remained conscious despite whiplash complaints.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens at 7:45 PM. The driver of the 2003 Infiniti sedan, traveling east, was cited for unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing. This driver was unlicensed in New York. The collision involved the left front bumper of the Infiniti and the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Honda sedan. Two occupants were injured: the Infiniti driver, a 41-year-old man, and a 72-year-old female passenger in the Honda. Both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious at the scene. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report highlights the driver errors of unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors, emphasizing the role of driver behavior in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW SUV struck the right side doors of an Audi sedan on 257 Street in Queens. The collision injured a 65-year-old rear passenger, causing knee and lower leg contusions. The crash resulted from the SUV driver's disregard of traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:29 on 257 Street in Queens. A 2004 BMW SUV traveling east struck the right side doors of a 2008 Audi sedan traveling north. The impact was centered on the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's right side doors. The 65-year-old female rear passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed females. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving traffic control violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue was struck by a sedan backing east. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing when a 2024 Honda sedan backing east struck him. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle maneuvering. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the pedestrian’s actions. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 31-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. According to the police report, improper turning and driver inexperience caused the collision involving multiple vehicles on 217 Street near Hillside Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:39 on 217 Street in Queens. The 31-year-old female driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The female driver was operating a 2016 sedan traveling southbound and was struck on the left side doors. Another vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was making a left turn traveling northbound and impacted the left front bumper of a parked 2019 Kia SUV. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage align with the cited driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error—specifically improper turning and inexperience—as the cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A southbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on 226 Street in Queens. The sedan suffered right-side damage. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. The crash involved loss of consciousness, per police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:59 on 226 Street in Queens. A southbound SUV, driven by a 27-year-old man, struck a parked sedan on its right side doors, causing damage to the sedan's right side and the SUV's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured with bodily trauma affecting his entire body and was in shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor, indicating a critical driver impairment. The parked vehicles had no occupants at the time. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18