Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound bus on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered bruises and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound bus on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 77-year-old man, and a 63-year-old female front passenger were injured. Both occupants were conscious and wearing seat belts. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions, while the passenger suffered head bruising. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both occupants. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged on impact. The bus, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The driver of the sedan failed to maintain attention during the maneuver, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661005, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on 259 Street in Queens. A 9-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back injury. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Both drivers were licensed women. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 259 Street in Queens. The crash involved a 2014 Subaru SUV traveling south and a 2023 Porsche SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the Subaru and the center front end of the Porsche. A 9-year-old female front-seat passenger in the Subaru was injured, sustaining internal back injuries. Both drivers were licensed women with no noted contributing factors listed in the report. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 67-year-old man stood mid-block on 73 Avenue. An SUV driver, distracted, struck him. Metal crushed bone. His legs broke. He died in the street, pinned between machines. The road stayed open. The city moved on.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was killed mid-block on 73 Avenue when a moving SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'Distraction behind the wheel. Metal met flesh. His legs shattered. He died there, between machines.' The crash involved two parked SUVs and one moving SUV. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' when the crash occurred. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The deadly impact highlights the danger of driver distraction and the vulnerability of people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660101, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs collided on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning. The impact struck the front center and left rear quarter panels. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, the crash involved two SUVs on 104 Avenue in Queens. A 28-year-old female driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and turning improperly as contributing factors. One SUV was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a U-turn. The collision impacted the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike in Queens suffered a shoulder abrasion after a crash. The collision happened on Hillside Avenue. The bike was hit from behind. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered an abrasion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved the bicyclist's bike being struck from behind by another vehicle traveling eastbound. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658949, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A tractor truck making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. The truck driver was male; the sedan driver was a 20-year-old female. Distraction and alcohol played roles.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling north on North Conduit Avenue made a left turn and collided with a sedan going straight ahead. The truck's right front bumper hit the sedan's left front quarter panel. Both drivers were injured: the 20-year-old female sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash, and the 63-year-old male truck driver was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries with whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. One driver, 22, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The collision involved unsafe speed. Both vehicles were traveling east. One sedan overturned. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred. One sedan overturned, causing injuries to a 22-year-old male driver who sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper and left side doors. The injured party was an occupant and driver of one of the sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An 18-year-old male pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by a northbound SUV on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious with bruises. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Toyota SUV traveling north on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" with unspecified contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 64-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn in Queens. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing legally, caught in shock at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 270-05 and 76 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 BMW SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665279, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Winchester Boulevard. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Impact was on the left front of both vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Winchester Boulevard. The crash involved two male drivers, both licensed in New York, traveling straight in opposite directions. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the left front quarter panel of the other. A 50-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered a moderate facial burn but remained conscious. The collision caused severe damage to one vehicle’s front end. Following too closely and unsafe speed led to the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Belt Parkway collided. The driver of one sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a moderate burn to his face but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. One vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the other was demolished. The driver of the damaged vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to a violent collision on a major roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656278, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on 227 Street in Queens. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front end of the other. Unsafe speed was a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 227 Street in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The crash involved impact to the left side doors of his sedan and the center front end of the other sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655110, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 23-year-old male rear passenger suffered a fractured back in a Queens crash. The SUV struck head-on while traveling east on South Conduit Avenue. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the violent impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens crashed with a center front end impact. The vehicle had two occupants. The 23-year-old male rear passenger was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated back. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant vehicle damage to the front center end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two vehicles collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four passengers suffered bruises and body injuries. The driver wore a lap belt. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver distraction as factors. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. Four occupants, including the driver, were injured with contusions and bruises to various body parts. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged at the rear. None of the occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The crash injured three passengers and the driver, all suffering injuries to the entire body or lower limbs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Steel met flesh on 147th Avenue. An SUV turned left into a moped’s path. The rider’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore witness. Improper turn and failure to yield led to pain.

A crash at 147th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard in Queens left a 41-year-old moped rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, 'A moped rolled east. An SUV turned left. No helmet. Steel struck flesh. The rider’s leg crushed. He stayed awake. The SUV stood unmarked. The street held the pain.' The data lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were the SUV’s improper left turn and failure to yield. The SUV sustained no damage, but the moped rider suffered crush injuries to his lower leg.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A southbound SUV made an improper left turn into a northbound sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and left-side impact damage on both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota SUV was making a left turn southbound on Francis Lewis Boulevard when it collided with a northbound 2012 Hyundai sedan going straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 26-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed". No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage on their left sides.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turning left struck a southbound motorcycle on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hillside Avenue made a left turn and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 19-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred near Springfield Boulevard in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed at 3 a.m. on 222 Street in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men going straight. One driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Impact hit center front and left front bumpers. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 222 Street in Queens at 3 a.m. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. One driver, age 38, was injured with abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Yamaha motorcycle hit a turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue. The rider, 33, flew from his seat and died in the street. He wore a helmet. The crash ended with the bike slamming a parked Ford. Night stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 233rd Street and 125th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle struck a turning SUV, then crashed into a parked Ford. The 33-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat and died at the scene. The report states, “The rider, 33, flew from the seat. He wore a helmet. He died in the street.” The data lists no specific driver errors, but the sequence involved a left-turning SUV and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The night was still after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651866, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Ford SUV struck an Audi sedan on Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hempstead Avenue in Queens involving a Ford SUV and an Audi sedan. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors. A 23-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on its left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19