Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A pedestrian crossing 89 Avenue at Springfield Boulevard was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing 89 Avenue at Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The woman was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before impact and sustained damage to its center front end. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Dodge truck, driver unlicensed, tore into a Chevy sedan on Brewer Boulevard. Metal twisted. A 71-year-old man died alone in the dark. Police cite traffic control ignored. The street swallowed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on Brewer Boulevard near South Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 71-year-old man driving a 2002 Chevy sedan was struck head-on by a Dodge truck. The Dodge driver was unlicensed. The impact crushed the Chevy and killed its driver at the scene. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for the deceased driver. The Dodge truck's unlicensed status and disregard for traffic control are central to the crash. The man in the Chevy wore no seatbelt, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 8-year-old boy was struck while playing in the roadway in Queens. The sedan, traveling north, hit the child on the right rear quarter panel. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway near 92-38 213 Street in Queens. The child was hit by a northbound sedan, which made contact on the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The child was not at an intersection and was engaged in playing in the road at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684761, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 17-year-old girl was struck on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her with its front center while making a left turn. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Glare impaired visibility at the time.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured on South Conduit Avenue in Queens when a 2015 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection, and no safety equipment or signals are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were injured, including a 40-year-old woman and a 77-year-old female passenger. The collision involved improper lane usage and turning. Injuries ranged from head trauma to full body shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a 40-year-old female driver and a 77-year-old female front-seat passenger, both injured with serious trauma. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 40-year-old driver suffered injuries to her entire body, while the 77-year-old passenger sustained head injuries. Both occupants experienced shock but were not ejected from the vehicles. The collision caused damage to the center front ends and left side doors of the vehicles. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A box truck struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV traveling west on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. Driver errors involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a box truck and an SUV collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. The box truck hit the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" for both vehicles. The box truck’s oversized size was also noted as a contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage to the truck, but the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682878, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided head-to-front on Belt Parkway. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries and shock. The lead vehicle was demolished. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular factors. Both drivers restrained, airbags deployed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the other from behind. Both drivers, a 33-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The lead vehicle was demolished, while the striking vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses, and airbags deployed. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and close following distances on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682376, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Ford SUV traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck an occupant inside the vehicle. The front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. The crash damaged the SUV’s left front bumper. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north on Jamaica Avenue in Queens collided due to the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. The front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Other Vehicular." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-on on 145 Road in Queens just after midnight. A 27-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on 145 Road in Queens at 12:27 a.m. The crash involved a 27-year-old female driver who was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected from her vehicle but experienced shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was traveling north and was licensed in Pennsylvania. The other sedan was traveling east with three occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing 225 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 225 Street and South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Toyota car traveling east struck him with the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two men suffered back injuries in a crash on Merrick Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front as it made a right turn. Both occupants reported whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as factors.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west on Merrick Boulevard collided with a 2019 Mercedes sedan making a right turn southbound. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front bumper. The SUV driver, 29, and the sedan’s front passenger, 34, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness; no ejections occurred. The crash highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and driver focus, leading to serious injuries for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 44-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn on 115 Avenue. She collided front-center with an unspecified object. She suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female driver was making a left turn on 115 Avenue when her 2021 Hyundai sedan struck an unspecified object. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on 134 Avenue in Queens. The front passenger suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver complained of pain and nausea. Both were semiconscious. The crash involved improper lane usage and aggressive driving by one driver.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 134 Avenue in Queens. The front passenger, a 20-year-old female, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, and was semiconscious. The 21-year-old male driver was also semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling north, while the other vehicle was making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end and left front quarter panel of the vehicles. The passenger was not wearing safety equipment; the driver used a lap belt and harness. No victim fault is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on 225 Street in Queens at 3:41 a.m. One driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered a neck injury. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 225 Street in Queens. One driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck injury and remained conscious. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a left turn and was struck on the right side doors by the other SUV traveling straight westbound. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs collided on 150 Drive in Queens. One driver was injured with back contusions. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 150 Drive in Queens. A female driver traveling north was going straight when a male driver traveling south made a left turn, causing the collision. The female driver suffered back injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the turning vehicle. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the turning SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the straight-moving SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 75-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens. She suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV made a left turn on 131 Avenue in Queens and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling south. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 20-year-old male driver crashed on Cross Island Parkway. His SUV was demolished after merging at unsafe speed. He suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver operating a 2015 Honda SUV crashed while merging on Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle was demolished on impact. The driver was injured with abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed late at night on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles struck front quarters. Two passengers suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers disregarded traffic control. Injured passengers wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 11:30 p.m. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two passengers, a 41-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, were injured with whiplash and back pain. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or rules. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to the front quarters of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678066, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front and side. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred between the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the front and side of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677853, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An 84-year-old man was injured crossing Merrick Boulevard with the signal. A GMC SUV making a right turn hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Merrick Boulevard at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a GMC SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18