Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on and rear-quarter on S Conduit Ave. Four occupants suffered whiplash and back or head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant front and rear quarter damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:33 on S Conduit Ave involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east. The first SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end. The second SUV, also driven by a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead eastbound and was struck on the left rear quarter panel. Four occupants in the second vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back or head trauma. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan in police pursuit slammed into the right side of a turning tractor truck. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. The truck driver was licensed and making a left turn when struck.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan registered in Illinois was involved in a police pursuit traveling east on S Conduit Ave. The sedan collided with a 2020 tractor truck diesel registered in Pennsylvania that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed by the sedan driver. The truck driver was licensed and operating legally. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan sustained injuries: one suffered neck injury with whiplash, the other had a head abrasion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and the vulnerability of occupants in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Lakeville Road outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lakeville Road without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling south struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. The report emphasizes the driver’s distraction and failure to yield as primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old female driver lost consciousness while starting from parking, colliding frontally with another parked sedan in Queens. She suffered head contusions and shock. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 in Queens near 207-12 Jamaica Ave. The 51-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness while starting her 2020 Toyota sedan from parking. This loss of consciousness is cited twice as the contributing factor. Her vehicle’s center front end struck the left front quarter panel of a parked 2019 Subaru sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver was not ejected but suffered head contusions and was in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as the cause, with no other driver errors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan struck the left rear of a parked vehicle on Queens’ 224th Street. The impact injured a 23-year-old passenger, causing head trauma and minor bleeding. The driver’s unsafe speed was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan traveling southbound on 224th Street collided with a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked car. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 23-year-old male passenger in the BMW, seated in the middle front seat and secured by a harness, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed even in low-traffic conditions involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple SUVs collided eastbound on Belt Parkway. One driver suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle and following too closely as causes. Impact damaged front and rear ends, highlighting dangerous tailgating and sudden braking.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple SUVs traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factors were 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely,' indicating that drivers failed to maintain safe distances and reacted abruptly to other vehicles not involved in the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old female occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. Her vehicle's airbag deployed, and she was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision damaged the center front ends and left rear bumpers of the involved vehicles, confirming the close proximity and impact sequence. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors without listing any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784132, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on 73 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the SUV driver, a 63-year-old woman, who suffered unconsciousness and whole-body trauma. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on 73 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old female driver of a 2017 SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a parked 2008 sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s left side doors and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The injured driver was unconscious and suffered injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were involved. The report highlights the SUV driver’s distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to other vehicles or victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man, unlicensed and alone, sped down Laurelton Parkway. The Audi slammed, right side crushed. He died inside, body broken. No one else was hurt. The road fell silent, marked by reckless speed and shattered metal.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed man was driving a 2015 Audi sedan alone on Laurelton Parkway when he changed lanes at an unsafe speed. The sedan struck with force, its right side crushed and the vehicle demolished. The report states the driver was killed, suffering injuries to his entire body. No other people were involved or injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, with the driver’s lack of a valid license also noted in the data. No seatbelt use was recorded. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of excessive speed and unlicensed driving, as detailed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck another vehicle on 243 Street, Queens. The driver was partially ejected and both occupants suffered chest injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting a violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling south on 243 Street in Queens collided with another vehicle. The driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained chest injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The front-seat passenger, a 26-year-old female, also suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Both occupants were restrained by harnesses. The sedan's left front bumper and the other vehicle's right front bumper bore the points of impact, with damage extending to the right front bumper and center front end respectively. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash occurred at 4:30 AM. The focus remains on the violent collision and resulting injuries to the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at an intersection. One driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused a violent impact. A rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious but bruised. The crash left vehicle damage and a shaken passenger in its wake.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided near 230-19 International Airport Center B. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. One vehicle struck the other’s left rear bumper with its center front end, causing significant damage. A 55-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat of one sedan sustained a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing to the injury. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 4:50 a.m., highlighting the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man suffered a severe shoulder injury when a tractor truck backed unsafely on Farmers Blvd. The pedestrian was struck off intersection, left in shock with pain and nausea. The truck’s center back end caused the impact.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was backing unsafely on Farmers Blvd at 12:25 when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, described as performing other actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the truck’s center back end, causing a severe upper arm and shoulder injury. The pedestrian was not ejected but suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2011 International truck. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers of large vehicles in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver made a right turn, striking two vehicles stopped or traveling southbound on Hook Creek Blvd. Two male drivers suffered moderate injuries, including leg and shoulder wounds. Both were restrained and experienced shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Hook Creek Blvd involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV. The pick-up truck driver, a 43-year-old male, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured drivers. The pick-up truck struck the center front end, impacting the right side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 43 and 32, were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. They sustained injuries to the knee-lower leg-foot and shoulder-upper arm, respectively, and were in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779724, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection without signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was traveling northeast, continuing straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 134-56 231 Street around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication when the vehicle's center front end made contact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but notes the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was alone, traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without explicit driver error cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781904, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Memphis Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A front passenger also sustained head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling on Memphis Avenue in Queens collided at 3:35 PM. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The drivers, a 51-year-old male and a 55-year-old female passenger, both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The front passenger sustained head injuries. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even without ejections or loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five occupants suffered head, knee, and full-body injuries in a Queens collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash occurred during left turns on 239 Street. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed to the violent impact and whiplash complaints.

According to the police report, the crash happened on 239 Street in Queens around 3 p.m. Multiple vehicles were involved: two SUVs and a sedan, all making left turns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Five occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 9 to 46, were injured with head, knee, and full-body trauma. All were conscious and none were ejected. Several reported whiplash. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and other vehicular factors, indicating reckless or improper vehicle operation. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims themselves. This collision underscores the dangers of multiple vehicles executing left turns simultaneously at speed, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens' 113 Avenue, injuring four occupants. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Injuries included neck and back trauma, with all victims experiencing shock. Both drivers and passengers suffered internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens' 113 Avenue at 18:29. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided with impact on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. None were ejected from their vehicles. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by failure to yield in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 148 Drive in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 39-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and not ejected. Police cite traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on 148 Drive in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The collision impacted the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. The 39-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and remaining conscious without ejection. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV starting in traffic struck a southbound BMW sedan on Hook Creek Blvd. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Blvd in Queens at 10:30. A Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and starting in traffic, collided with a southbound BMW sedan driven by a 32-year-old male. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The police report identifies the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 219 Street in Queens. The 25-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 73-year-old passenger also sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience, damaging both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 219 Street in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 25-year-old female driver, who was licensed and traveling north, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 73-year-old female, also suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the northbound SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three men suffered serious head and arm injuries in a Queens crash involving multiple SUVs. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. Vehicles struck each other’s sides and fronts, leaving drivers and passengers injured but restrained.

At 2:07 AM in Queens on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd, a collision involving multiple SUVs resulted in serious injuries to three men, according to the police report. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. One 19-year-old male driver sustained head contusions while wearing a lap belt and harness. A 22-year-old male front passenger was semiconscious with a concussion, also restrained. Another 32-year-old male driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The vehicles involved included a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2021 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic, with impacts on the center front end and left side doors respectively. The collision’s impact points and driver errors highlight systemic dangers in yielding at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776166, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15