Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV overturned in Queens. The crash caused back injuries and shock. The vehicle struck head-on, overturning with no ejection. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors or victim fault.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female driver was operating a 2023 Toyota SUV westbound near 259-01 Union Turnpike in Queens at 7:34 PM. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, resulting in the SUV overturning. The driver sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists two unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and the report does not attribute fault to the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of overturning impacts in Queens traffic conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791451, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on 223 Street in Queens, overturning on impact. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow and lower arm. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 5:50 AM on 223 Street in Queens, a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of a parked 2020 Toyota SUV. The impact caused the moving SUV to overturn. The driver, a 27-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. There is no indication of driver impairment or license issues. The collision and subsequent overturning highlight the dangers posed by road conditions and driver control failures in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding Toyota sedan on Belt Parkway ejected its front passenger, a 30-year-old man. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. Unsafe speed drove the crash, leaving a silent, cold road behind.

According to the police report, at 3:47 a.m., a Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed with the left front bumper as the point of impact. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries to his entire body, resulting in unconsciousness. The report notes the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed, which led directly to the passenger’s ejection and critical injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

A bus turning right struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way and inattention as causes. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, at 16:15 on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd, a bus traveling west made a right turn and struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the bus driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary causes of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper U-turn struck a sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The collision injured a 21-year-old male passenger in the sedan, causing back pain and shock. The SUV’s driver error triggered the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:26 on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The SUV was making an improper U-turn when it collided with the sedan traveling straight east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan carried a 21-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat, who was injured with back pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver’s error. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight, indicating the crash was caused by the SUV’s dangerous maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV traveling north on Union Turnpike lost control on slippery pavement. Four passengers in the rear suffered abrasions and facial injuries. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged in the crash, highlighting hazardous road conditions and driver challenges.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV was traveling straight ahead northbound on Union Turnpike in Queens at 7:30 AM when the left front bumper impacted an object or surface. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor to the crash. Four occupants, including children aged 5, 8, and 12, and a 40-year-old woman, were injured with abrasions primarily to the face and eye areas. All were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed and female. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery pavement created hazardous conditions that led to the loss of control. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by road surface conditions impacting vehicle control and passenger safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling east on Brookville Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Brookville Boulevard, a bus traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 SUV also traveling east. The bus driver was changing lanes while the SUV driver was slowing or stopping. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. She was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the bus’s right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck a westbound e-scooter from behind on 149 Ave. The 20-year-old e-scooter rider suffered hip and upper leg injuries, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The SUV sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling westbound on 149 Ave rear-ended a westbound e-scooter. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The e-scooter rider, a 20-year-old female with a permit license, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the e-scooter showed no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision occurred with both vehicles traveling in the same direction, and the impact point was the center front end of the e-scooter. The report emphasizes the SUV driver's distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck swung left at 212th and Hillside. The driver looked too late. A 29-year-old man, crossing with the light, was crushed beneath the bumper. He died in the street before dawn. Steel met flesh. The city kept moving.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Hillside Avenue made a left turn at the corner of 212th Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was operating a 2018 FRHT-TRUCK/BUS with one occupant. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted and failed to observe the pedestrian in time. The vehicle struck a 29-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The victim’s behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and large vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789587, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at Carson Street. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. A 44-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact struck left front bumper and left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at Carson Street around 3:50 p.m. Both drivers were cited for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way, a critical contributing factor in the crash. The female driver, age 44, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other, causing center front end and left rear quarter panel damage respectively. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Commonwealth Blvd struck a parked vehicle from behind. Both occupants in the moving sedan suffered injuries, including head and shoulder trauma. Driver distraction by electronic device use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:00 AM on Commonwealth Blvd in Queens, a southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle's right front bumper impacted the left rear bumper of the parked car. The sedan had two occupants: a 25-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured; the driver sustained upper arm and internal injuries, while the passenger suffered head trauma and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Other Electronic Device' use as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted from driver error related to distraction, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling south on S Conduit Ave collided head-on. The SUV driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2018 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan—were traveling southbound on S Conduit Ave when they collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating errors by the SUV driver. A 37-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 144 Avenue under non-working traffic controls. A 2-year-old child passenger was injured, suffering a shoulder contusion. Driver errors included passing too closely and failure of traffic control devices. The child was restrained but still hurt.

According to the police report, at 7:45 AM on 144 Avenue, two sedans traveling north and west collided. The contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Passing Too Closely' for both vehicles. The collision caused injury to a 2-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child restraint. She sustained a shoulder-upper arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report highlights driver errors: improper or non-working traffic control devices and passing too closely, which contributed to the crash. The child passenger was not ejected and was properly restrained, but still suffered injury. The focus remains on the drivers' failure to maintain safe passing distance and the systemic danger posed by malfunctioning traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Jericho Turnpike in Queens. Four occupants suffered injuries including head, neck, and leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All were restrained but endured shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:11 AM on Jericho Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling westbound. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Four occupants were injured: a 35-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female rear passenger with head injury, a 31-year-old male front passenger with neck injury, and a 46-year-old male driver with lower leg injury. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Injuries ranged from complaints of pain and nausea to whiplash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Hook Creek Blvd. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited driver failure to yield and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Hook Creek Blvd was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the driver of the bike. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue. She bled on the pavement, conscious, her leg torn. The driver, distracted, did not stop. Darkness, no crosswalk, no signal—just impact and aftermath.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old woman was crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue in Queens when she was struck head-on by a northbound Acura sedan. The crash occurred in the dark, with no crosswalk or signal present at the location. The report states the driver was distracted, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk, but the police report lists driver distraction as the key factor in the crash. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the systemic dangers faced by those crossing city streets outside of marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus turning left struck a 59-year-old woman crossing 146 Avenue. She suffered head injuries and abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet bus was making a left turn on 146 Avenue at 5:28 a.m. when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The bus was impacted on its left side doors but showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The lack of specified driver contributing factors leaves the exact cause unclear, but the collision occurred during the bus's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided westbound on Brookville Boulevard. A female driver changing lanes struck the rear of another sedan. Three occupants, including two children, suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, head, and arm. Police cite following too closely as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:21 AM on Brookville Boulevard involving two sedans traveling west. The driver of a 2017 Mercedes sedan was changing lanes when she impacted the right rear bumper of another sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Three occupants were injured: a 27-year-old female driver and two female child passengers aged 9 and 10. Injuries included whiplash and trauma to the neck, head, and lower arm. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections or vehicle damage were reported. The data highlights driver error—specifically failure to maintain safe distance—as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786571, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Murdock Ave in Queens, injuring both drivers and a front passenger. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. Both victims suffered whiplash and neck injuries, highlighting dangerous driver errors in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Murdock Ave in Queens at 12:15. The driver of a 2018 Kia SUV traveling west was cited for unsafe speed, while the driver of a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling south disregarded traffic control. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Dodge and the center front end of the Kia. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured; the passenger and driver of the Kia suffered whiplash and neck injuries, respectively. The report explicitly notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The crash underscores the dangers of driver errors such as speeding and ignoring traffic signals in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15