Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

Two vehicles collided at 250 Street in Queens. A 30-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck contusions. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. Impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Injuries were serious but non-ejection ensured survival.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on 250 Street in Queens involving a 2019 sedan and a 2021 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight— the sedan northbound and the SUV westbound—when they collided frontally. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of intersecting vehicle paths even when both drivers appear to be proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man bent over a stalled car on 228th Street. An SUV, driver distracted, came south. The right front bumper hit flesh and bone. The man collapsed, bleeding, unconscious, broken on Queens pavement. The driver kept going straight.

According to the police report, near 145-27 228th Street in Queens, a 47-year-old man was leaning over a stalled car when a southbound SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body, and was found unconscious on the street. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The man was not at an intersection and was working on a car, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left the victim collapsed and motionless, underscoring the danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769400, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan on Brookville Blvd in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 AM on Brookville Blvd in Queens. A 2012 Ford SUV, traveling south and slowing or stopping, struck the center back end of a 2020 Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity level of 3. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's front center end and the sedan's rear center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767838, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man driving a 2024 Dodge pickup truck suffered a neck injury and whiplash in a crash on Brookville Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Brookville Boulevard involving a single 2024 Dodge pickup truck traveling east. The driver, a 47-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating a rear impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly cited. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767768, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck flipped on South Conduit Avenue. Metal screamed, glass shattered. A 73-year-old man bled from the head, belted in the front seat. The sedan’s front left crumpled. Blood on the belt. The road fell silent.

A violent collision unfolded on South Conduit Avenue near 153-70 in Queens when a pickup truck overturned after a lane change, according to the police report. The crash involved a pickup and a sedan, both traveling east. The report states, 'A pickup flipped after a lane change. A 73-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head.' The sedan’s front left quarter panel was crushed. Police cite 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The 73-year-old male passenger in the pickup, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious. The report details blood on the belt and silence on the road. Driver error—specifically unsafe lane changing—stands at the center of this crash’s violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766064, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries in Queens when his SUV, making a left turn, collided with a southbound sedan. The impact struck the SUV’s right side, leaving the driver unconscious with whole-body trauma. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens at 7:47 a.m. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male, was making a left turn when his vehicle was struck on the right side by a southbound sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected and was found unconscious with injuries to his entire body, wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was also cited for driver inattention. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding SUV struck a parked sedan on 131-02 233 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The parked vehicle was unoccupied.

According to the police report, at 10:00 AM on 131-02 233 Street in Queens, a 2014 Honda SUV traveling north rear-ended a parked 2007 Ford sedan. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time of impact. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash highlights the danger posed by speeding and distracted driving even when other vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles traveling west collided on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A 49-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a pickup truck and two sedans, all sustaining front or rear-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:16 AM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Three vehicles—a 2001 Dodge pickup truck and two sedans (a 2024 Hyundai and a 2017 Chevrolet)—were all traveling westbound. The pickup truck impacted the center front end of one sedan, which in turn struck the center back end of the other sedan. The 49-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering whiplash and full-body injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision's impact points and vehicle damage indicate a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Queens crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel, causing severe knee and lower leg injuries. The rider wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 11:00 AM involving a motorcycle and two sedans all traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of one sedan, resulting in the rider being ejected. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old male, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as injury severity 3, and suffered abrasions. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles involved were going straight ahead. The report lists the rider’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The focus remains on the violent impact and the rider’s ejection, underscoring the systemic dangers motorcyclists face in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. The lead driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors. All drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on Merrick Boulevard in Queens at 8:55 a.m. involving three eastbound vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 51-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and following too closely as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The lead vehicle was impacted at the center front end, while the subsequent vehicles struck the center back ends of the cars ahead. All drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762091, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. No vehicle damage was reported. Police noted unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:32 AM on Farmers Boulevard in Queens involving two eastbound SUVs. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, a 2024 Acura SUV, was struck at the center back end, while the second, a 2021 Jeep SUV, impacted at the center front end. The Acura driver, age 52, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. Neither vehicle showed damage, suggesting a low-impact collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762185, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a crash on Cross Island Parkway. The driver, unprotected by safety gear, was distracted and inexperienced, leading to a violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured at 22:15 on Cross Island Parkway. The driver, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle, traveling south and going straight ahead, collided with an object impacting the left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This incident highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced motorcycle operation without protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761033, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two westbound vehicles struck each other on Merrick Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck trauma. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The crash left one driver conscious but injured, highlighting dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:06 on Merrick Boulevard in Queens involving a 2010 Ford SUV and a 2005 Dodge sedan, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan, damaging the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 53-year-old male driver, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behavior. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Hillside Avenue while crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact caused bruising and injury to his elbow and lower arm. The driver continued straight, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 18:41. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a northbound 2012 Toyota sedan struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to his elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk placed him in the vehicle’s path. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s front center. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian’s location away from a crosswalk was noted as an unspecified contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760470, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 261 Street in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle, injuring the 24-year-old male driver with facial injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:33 on 261 Street in Queens involving two SUVs traveling west and north. The 24-year-old male driver of the westbound SUV suffered facial injuries and whiplash, with an airbag deployed and no ejection from the vehicle. The point of impact was the left side doors of his vehicle, struck by the center front end of the northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was in shock but survived with moderate injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In Queens, an SUV struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on 241 Street. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police report unspecified contributing factors from the sedan driver, highlighting collision impact and injury severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 241 Street in Queens at 15:16. A Ford SUV traveling east struck the left front bumper of a Dodge sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s left front bumper, causing damage to the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 34, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision’s impact and resulting injury to the sedan driver underscore the dangers of rear-end crashes in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760418, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Belt Parkway left a 29-year-old male driver with neck injuries. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans and SUVs all traveling eastbound. The collision resulted from driver inattention or distraction, as cited in the contributing factors. A 29-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was primarily center back end damage on several vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757611, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving multiple SUVs and a sedan on 225 Street in Queens left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. The crash caused center front and back end damage to vehicles, with the injured driver restrained by a lap belt and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The collision involved several vehicles traveling southbound, including multiple SUVs and a sedan. One SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind, causing a chain reaction. The driver of one SUV, a 31-year-old male, sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact for the involved vehicles was primarily center front and center back ends, indicating rear-end impacts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and driver errors related to traffic flow and stopping.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757142, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on Cross Island Parkway at midday. A 23-year-old male driver suffered back contusions. The crash involved side impacts and lane changes. All drivers were licensed. Injuries were serious but no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 on Cross Island Parkway involving four vehicles traveling south. One sedan was changing lanes when it impacted another sedan on the left side doors, causing a chain reaction with two SUVs also involved. The 23-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with back contusions and was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes the point of impact as left and right side doors and rear bumpers, indicating side collisions. All drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead except for one vehicle changing lanes. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the lane change by one sedan likely played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15