Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 1:31 p.m. Driver distraction caused a rear-end crash. Both vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the center back end of the lead SUV, injuring the driver and front passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 13:31. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling west collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating that the striking vehicle's driver failed to maintain attention. The lead vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai SUV, carried two occupants: a 31-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious but injured, suffering neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The striking vehicle had no reported damage or occupants. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778074, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury after his sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on 130 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2012 Kia sedan traveling westbound on 130 Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was harnessed and not ejected, complained of whiplash and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. No information about other vehicles or pedestrians involved was provided, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783533, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV with defective headlights struck a 27-year-old male e-bike rider on Merrick Blvd in Queens. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV was parked; the e-bike was traveling west when the crash occurred at 8:25 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. on Merrick Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Headlights Defective' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The SUV involved was parked and struck the e-bike on its left side doors. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights defective headlights on the SUV and the vehicle passing too closely as key causes, focusing on driver responsibility without attributing fault to the injured bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs and a sedan collided eastbound near Union Turnpike in Queens. Driver inattention triggered a chain reaction. Two female occupants suffered head and neck injuries, both in shock and restrained by seat belts. Impact damaged multiple vehicle panels.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred near 271-12 Union Turnpike in Queens around 8:30 PM. The collision involved four SUVs and one sedan all traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating a failure to maintain focus on the road. The sedan was merging when the crash occurred, impacting the right front bumper. The SUVs sustained damage to various left and rear quarter panels and the center back end. Two female occupants were injured: a 40-year-old driver with neck injuries and a 61-year-old front passenger with head injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Winchester Boulevard in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and the other traveled straight. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old driver suffered head abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Winchester Boulevard near Union Turnpike in Queens. A 58-year-old male driver, licensed in New York and wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with head abrasions. The collision involved two SUVs: one making a U-turn traveling northeast, the other going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772773, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered facial abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck him in Queens. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting dangers from limited visibility and driver error.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on 147 Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor and explicitly notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a cause. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was the sole occupant of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision underscores the risks posed by driver errors such as failure to adequately observe surroundings during turning maneuvers, compounded by limited visibility conditions. The pedestrian’s actions or behaviors were not listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. The 28-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash occurred as one vehicle started from parking and the other made a right turn.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens involving two SUVs traveling south. One vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV, was starting from parking when it collided with a 2020 Ford SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep and the right front bumper of the Ford. The 28-year-old female driver of the Jeep was injured, suffering an upper arm and shoulder injury and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man died when his BMW tore apart on Nassau Expressway. The car sped east, too fast for the dark. Metal twisted, silence followed. No other lives touched, but the road bore witness to reckless velocity.

A deadly single-car crash on Nassau Expressway claimed the life of a 25-year-old man, according to the police report. The incident involved a 2023 BMW sedan traveling eastbound. The report states the vehicle was moving at an 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was ejected from the car and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'A 2023 BMW sped east, too fast for the dark. The driver, 25, was thrown from the wreck. His body broke on impact. No sirens, no cries. Just twisted metal cooling under the silence.' The only contributing factor cited is excessive speed. No mention is made of other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclist involvement. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as an unlicensed SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper, causing injury to the child passenger restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens at 8:00 AM on 225 Street near N Conduit Avenue. A 2020 SUV, driven by an unlicensed male driver making a left turn, collided with a 2024 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. A 5-year-old male occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion and was injured but conscious. The report highlights the driver error of the unlicensed SUV operator without attributing fault to the child passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple sedans stopped in traffic on Sunrise Highway in Queens were struck from behind. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report notes unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver error identified. Impact centered on rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:18 p.m. on Sunrise Highway in Queens. Multiple sedans traveling west were stopped in traffic when they were struck from behind, resulting in a chain-reaction collision. The 51-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The points of impact were primarily the right rear bumpers and rear quarter panels of the vehicles involved, indicating rear-end impacts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769045, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV collided with a sedan on 241 Street in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side, causing significant damage and injury.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on 241 Street in Queens, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a 2015 Dodge sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, damaging the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 36, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV’s failure to control speed led to the side impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at night. Unsafe speed and improper lane use triggered the crash. A 19-year-old male driver suffered elbow and arm injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front and side panels in a violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries along with whiplash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the driver’s actions. The impact points were the center front end and right front quarter panel of the vehicles, indicating a collision during lane changes or passing maneuvers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe speed and improper lane usage—as the causes of the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 13-year-old passenger in the Toyota suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 8:33 p.m. on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling straight ahead north collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The Tesla impacted the Toyota’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The Toyota carried four occupants, including a 13-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head contusion. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the Toyota’s left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid impact. The Tesla driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the Toyota driver was also licensed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the vulnerability of passengers inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15