Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Springfield Boulevard and 92 Avenue in Queens at 14:13. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chrysler SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian who had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 58-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Commonwealth Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding front-center with the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian, a 58-year-old male, was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A multi-vehicle collision unfolded on Cross Island Parkway. Drivers traveling north struck each other in a chain reaction. One driver suffered back injuries. Police identified following too closely as the key cause, highlighting dangerous tailgating on the highway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 14:40 involving multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The collision was a chain reaction with impacts at the center front and center back ends of vehicles. A 57-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. This driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved an Audi sedan, two SUVs, and a Hyundai sedan, all traveling straight ahead. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error—specifically the failure to maintain safe following distance—leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2021 SUV making a left turn struck another vehicle on its right rear bumper in Queens. Two female rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north on North Conduit Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it impacted the right rear bumper of another vehicle. The crash occurred at 11:05 p.m. Two female occupants seated in the rear of the SUV, ages 31 and 32, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right rear bumper, indicating the point of impact. The report highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers but does not specify driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700765, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 22-year-old man was injured when a sedan hit him at an intersection. The impact struck the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 220 Street and Merrick Boulevard at 6:55 AM. The pedestrian was struck by a 2018 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors, indicating driver errors that led to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and female. The pedestrian was conscious and located in the roadway at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and speeding drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700408, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 2008 Honda, southbound on Cross Island Parkway, struck head-on. In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. The crash ended his life in the dark, silent and sudden, as the city pressed on.

A deadly collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway when a 2008 Honda sedan, traveling south, struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states, 'In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. He was not thrown. He simply lay there, still, as the dark pressed in.' The victim, an occupant in the middle front seat, was killed in the impact. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, consistent with a head-on crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers present on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 80-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a head contusion in Queens. The crash happened on Springfield Boulevard when traffic control was disregarded. The rider was helmeted but still sustained serious injury from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard in Queens at 13:32. An 80-year-old male bicyclist, traveling south, was partially ejected and sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this did not prevent the serious head injury. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not specify other contributing factors beyond the traffic control disregard and an unspecified factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver failures to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her sedan collided on a slippery Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper, causing bruising but no ejection. The crash occurred early morning, highlighting hazardous road conditions.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Cross Island Parkway at 7:16 a.m. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. There is no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the slippery pavement. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the dangers posed by road surface conditions to vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Brookville Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were licensed. The impact injured two passengers—a 40-year-old man and a 7-year-old girl—who suffered bruises and back and shoulder injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Brookville Boulevard in Queens involving two SUVs. One driver, a licensed female, was making a right turn westbound when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front bumper of a northbound SUV driven by a licensed male going straight ahead. The collision injured two passengers: a 40-year-old front-seat male passenger with back contusions and a 7-year-old female rear passenger with shoulder bruises. Both were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and child restraints. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors or violations. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 54-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel, causing a collision involving multiple parked vehicles in Queens. The driver was injured and in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police report cites loss of consciousness as the key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 93-01 211 Street at 13:40. The 54-year-old male driver, an occupant of a sedan, was injured and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans, were parked and sustained damage to their front ends and quarter panels. The driver’s loss of consciousness caused the collision with these parked vehicles. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Queens’ 222 Street at 8:33 a.m. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite traffic control disregard as the cause. Impact struck left side doors and front end. Both drivers licensed, traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, at 8:33 a.m. on Queens’ 222 Street near 145 Road, two sedans collided. The first vehicle, a 2010 Nissan traveling east, was struck on its left side doors, sustaining roof damage. The second vehicle, a 2023 Toyota traveling south, impacted with its center front end. The sole occupant of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male driver, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan SUV and a Honda sedan collided at 12:40 PM on 149 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, with police citing driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 PM on 149 Avenue in Queens involving a 2023 Nissan SUV and a 2022 Honda sedan. The SUV was traveling east and the sedan north, both going straight ahead when the collision happened. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right side doors. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was also female and licensed. Vehicle damage included the SUV's center front end and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a nighttime rear-end collision on Hempstead Avenue. Both vehicles traveled north when the sedan struck the SUV from behind. Alcohol involvement was a key factor in the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:13 on Hempstead Avenue involving a 2010 Honda sedan and a 2020 Kia SUV, both traveling north. The sedan struck the rear of the SUV, causing center front-end damage to the sedan and center back-end damage to the SUV. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was in shock at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The data highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the critical cause of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 35-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck a stopped sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV's front center hit the sedan's rear center. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15. A 35-year-old male driver in a 2019 Dodge SUV was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it impacted the center rear end of a stopped 2016 Honda sedan. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was stopped in traffic at the time. The collision caused front center damage to the SUV and no damage to the sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved a westbound SUV going straight and an eastbound SUV making a left turn. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:45 AM. A 71-year-old female driver, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with neck pain and whiplash after the collision. The report states one SUV was traveling westbound going straight ahead, while the other was eastbound making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and driving SUVs. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injury severity was rated as moderate, with the driver conscious and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693848, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact involved the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway when they collided. The first vehicle, a 2024 Dodge sedan registered in Georgia, was impacted on its left rear bumper, sustaining damage to its center back end. The second vehicle, a 2016 Volkswagen sedan registered in New York, was struck on its left front bumper. Both drivers, a 31-year-old male and a 56-year-old female, were injured with head injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions on this roadway segment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A passenger was injured in a crash involving two sedans. The driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control. The impact was severe, causing an upper arm injury to a 35-year-old woman.

On December 30, 2023, a collision occurred in Queens involving two sedans. One passenger, a 35-year-old woman, sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and was driving at an unsafe speed. The crash happened when one vehicle was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in opposite directions. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old woman was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk in Queens. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield.

A pedestrian was injured in a collision on 217 Street in Queens. The 24-year-old woman was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when she was struck. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained an abrasion and a hip injury, classified as severity level 3. No additional details about the driver or vehicle were provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690645, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 40-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing at an intersection. She suffered facial injuries. The driver was making a left turn with an obstructed view.

A 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with a signal at an intersection. According to the police report, the driver of a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her face, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male, did not exhibit any vehicle damage. No other factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The driver was restrained and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver, age 37, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The male driver was in a parked vehicle before the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688728, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18