Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A box truck and sedan collided head-on on Murdock Ave in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:33 AM on Murdock Ave in Queens, a box truck traveling east and a sedan traveling west collided head-on. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing significant damage. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe impacts and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797073, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling east collided on S Conduit Ave. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:18 AM on S Conduit Ave involving a 2015 SUV and a 2021 sedan, both traveling east. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock, reporting whiplash. The police report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An eastbound bicyclist suffered a shoulder injury after a distracted SUV driver collided with him on S Conduit Ave. The impact struck the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 15:15 on S Conduit Ave, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was injured when a 2005 Ford SUV, also traveling east, collided with him. The point of impact was the bike's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating both drivers were distracted. Additionally, the bicyclist's contributing factors include 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the bike sustained damage on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s error caused a severe collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 PM on Commonwealth Blvd near 82 Ave in Queens. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2006 Honda SUV, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796581, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old front-seat passenger suffered injuries and shock when a 2024 Hyundai SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked Kia SUV on 138 Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction, causing front-end damage to the moving vehicle.

According to the police report, at 16:48 a 2024 Hyundai SUV traveling east on 138 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 Kia SUV, impacting its left rear bumper. The Hyundai sustained center front-end damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 29-year-old female occupant seated in the front passenger seat of the Hyundai was injured and experienced shock, though no visible complaints were noted. Both vehicles were SUVs, and the Hyundai had two occupants at the time. The Kia was parked and unoccupied. The collision resulted from the moving driver's failure to maintain attention, leading to a rear-end impact with a stationary vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after losing control on defective pavement. The crash occurred at night on Brookville Boulevard. Unsafe speed combined with road defects caused the vehicle to impact its right front quarter panel, injuring the lone occupant.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Brookville Boulevard at 12:19 a.m. The driver, the sole occupant of a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling northeast, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Pavement Defective' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged upon impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The combination of unsafe speed and defective pavement created hazardous conditions that led to the driver's loss of control and subsequent injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan and a westbound SUV collided at 228 St. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right side doors. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered neck contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:33 AM on 228 St involving a northbound sedan and a westbound SUV. The sedan’s left front bumper impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not attribute fault to the injured driver or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796060, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. An SUV struck the left rear bumper of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 8:00 AM involving two eastbound vehicles: a 2011 Chevrolet SUV and a 2016 Jeep sedan. The SUV impacted the left rear bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The impact location and injury details highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women suffered serious internal injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on 145 Ave. The impact struck the sedan’s right side doors. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both victims were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, at 10:21 a.m., a collision occurred on 145 Ave involving two SUVs and a sedan. One 2009 SUV was parked and struck on its center front end. A 2011 SUV traveling north sustained front-end damage. A 2010 sedan traveling east was hit on its right side doors. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 22-year-old driver with head injuries and a 34-year-old front passenger with chest injuries. Both were conscious, not ejected, and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores driver distraction as a critical cause of injury in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796108, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman suffered a back injury and shock as a sedan traveling east on 234 Street struck her left rear seat. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The vehicle's right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver errors were not identified.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling east on 234 Street in Queens struck its left rear passenger, a 31-year-old woman. She sustained a back injury and was reported to be in shock. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no additional contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Grand Central Parkway. A 21-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact. The passenger remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved two eastbound sedans on Grand Central Parkway at 11:36 a.m. The collision occurred with one vehicle impacting the center back end of the lead sedan, while the second sedan struck with its center front end. The injured party was a 21-year-old female occupant seated as the right rear passenger, who sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, traveling straight ahead at the time. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors, listing them as unspecified. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating a low-speed impact. The data highlights the vulnerability of passengers in rear-end collisions even without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway, injuring a 63-year-old front passenger. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, colliding center to center. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 18:15 on Grand Central Parkway, a 2001 Ford SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2025 Tesla sedan also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan carried one occupant, a 63-year-old female front passenger, who was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no contributing factors for the crash, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795221, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Laurelton Parkway at 1 a.m. The sedan’s front passenger, a 57-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 a.m. on Laurelton Parkway. A 2011 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling westbound and collided with the center back end of a 2015 sedan driven by a licensed male driver also heading west. The impact was at the sedan’s rear center. The sedan carried a front passenger, a 57-year-old man, who was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow, described as a severe injury (level 3). The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the rear-end nature of the collision suggests failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a motorcycle turning right on 147 Ave. A 7-year-old passenger on the motorcycle suffered a bruised elbow. Both drivers showed inattention, with the motorcyclist unlicensed. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:42 on 147 Ave involving a 2024 SUV traveling east and a 2023 motorcycle making a right turn northbound. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's center front end with her right front bumper. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. Both drivers had contributing factors listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. A 7-year-old female passenger on the motorcycle, wearing a helmet, was injured with a contusion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the motorcycle. The report highlights driver distraction as the critical failure leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793828, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver was ejected and seriously injured in a collision with a parked box truck. The crash involved alcohol and left the driver with fractures to her lower leg and foot. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front centers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:20 AM on 244 Street near Merrick Boulevard. A female driver of a station wagon/SUV traveling west collided head-on with a parked box truck facing east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794031, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old man suffered back contusions after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on N Conduit Ave. The vehicle's front center end bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured on N Conduit Ave at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred at 19:20 when a 2017 Jeep SUV, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in pedestrian injuries at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A minivan slammed head-on on Brookville Boulevard, crushing its front. A 78-year-old woman in the back seat took the full force and died at the scene. The impact shattered steel and bodies alike. The street kept moving. She did not.

According to the police report, a 2022 minivan traveling north on Brookville Boulevard near S Conduit Avenue crashed head-on, with the center front end absorbing the impact. The vehicle's front was crushed, confirming the violent collision. Inside, a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear left suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role. The driver, a 74-year-old man, also sustained internal injuries but survived. Another occupant, a 71-year-old female front passenger, suffered fractures and dislocations. No driver errors beyond the unspecified vehicular factor are detailed, and no victim behaviors contributed according to the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of vehicle-related failures in head-on collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.

According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.

• Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14

A sedan turning right on Francis Lewis Blvd struck a 15-year-old girl walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the crash, with no visible damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, at 8:45 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens, a 2020 sedan making a right turn struck a 15-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the center front end. There is no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 86 Ave in Queens when one driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the center front end and left front bumper. A 31-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:58 AM on 86 Ave in Queens involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2012 Jeep traveling northwest, was making a left turn and struck the other, a 2019 Chevrolet going straight west. The point of impact was the center front end of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Chevrolet. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. The 31-year-old female driver of the Jeep was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver error of failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15