Nine Dead in Queens—Still Waiting for Action

A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 58-year-old pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the entire body. The driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed, causing severe impact at the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The crash occurred at 9:15 PM when a 2020 sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling westbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver, who was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the entire body and was classified with injury severity level 3. The driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed were critical errors leading to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but driver errors remain the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Multiple vehicles collided in a chain reaction on Laurelton Parkway. A 59-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police report cites multiple vehicular contributing factors, highlighting driver errors amid the westbound traffic flow.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:20 on Laurelton Parkway involving several vehicles traveling westbound. The collision involved a 59-year-old male driver who was an occupant in one of the vehicles and sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, with impacts noted at rear and front ends, suggesting a chain collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data points to systemic danger in multi-vehicle interactions and driver failures to maintain safe distances or control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755654, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. Four passengers suffered abrasions and neck or back injuries. All were conscious and restrained. Driver distraction caused the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on South Conduit Avenue in Queens at 2:12 AM. Two sedans traveling east collided when the rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the center back end of the front sedan. The rear driver was slowing or stopping but was distracted, as the contributing factor was listed as Driver Inattention/Distraction. Four passengers in the front and rear seats of the vehicles were injured, sustaining abrasions and neck or back injuries. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles struck on their left front sections. Two female passengers suffered abrasions and neck injuries. The crash involved a left turn and failure to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At 11:34 PM on North Conduit Avenue in Queens, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two female passengers, aged 17 and 47, were injured—one with abrasions over her entire body and the other with neck abrasions. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and disregarding traffic controls, as central causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755902, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV merged unsafely on Cross Island Parkway. The collision struck the motorcycle’s left front bumper, causing abrasions but no ejection. The driver was helmeted and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Cross Island Parkway involving a 2012 Kawasaki motorcycle and a 2018 Toyota SUV. The SUV driver was merging when the collision happened, striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 22-year-old male, was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting the SUV driver’s failure to merge safely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling straight north, while the SUV was merging northbound, indicating the SUV driver’s error caused the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The front passenger in the SUV, a 69-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to police.

At 12:01 PM on Grand Central Parkway, a collision occurred involving a 2018 SUV and a 2012 sedan, both traveling eastbound. According to the police report, the SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's center front end and damaging the SUV's left rear bumper. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 69-year-old male, was injured with contusions and a shoulder-upper arm injury but was not ejected and was conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 263 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a right turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a right turn resulted in the impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the collision during the turn highlights the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755050, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man suffered head injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck him at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that left the pedestrian bruised and conscious at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens at 8:46 p.m. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, damaging the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, especially failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and abrasions. One passenger was partially ejected. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a straight-moving sedan, with driver error cited as traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens at 5:00 PM. A 2015 Nissan sedan traveling westgoing straight ahead collided with a 2021 Ford sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Ford. Both drivers, female and male respectively, were injured with neck abrasions. The Nissan driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The Ford driver was licensed in New York. A 55-year-old female front passenger in the Nissan was partially ejected but conscious, also sustaining neck abrasions. The primary contributing factor cited was traffic control disregarded, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A woman stepped down from a car on 147th Road. An SUV tore into her right leg. Flesh ripped. She stayed conscious. The driver sped off, leaving blood and silence behind.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was injured on 147th Road near 235th Street in Queens when she exited a vehicle and was struck by a 2023 Toyota SUV. The report states the SUV hit her right leg, causing severe lacerations, but she remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage and continued eastbound, according to the report. The victim was not at an intersection and was getting on or off a vehicle at the time. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, as cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Memphis Avenue at 11:20 p.m. A front passenger suffered chest injuries with contusions. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved a right turn and a straight travel path, with no specified contributing factors from drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:20 on Memphis Avenue involving two sedans traveling south. One driver was making a right turn while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the vehicle traveling straight. A 52-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors, only 'unspecified' factors for the injured passenger. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of interactions between turning and straight-moving vehicles at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753024, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered neck injuries and whiplash while walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The police report does not specify driver errors or vehicle details, highlighting systemic risks on busy highways.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens at 3:30 PM. The victim was conscious and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. Vehicle details and driver information are unspecified. The absence of identified driver errors in the report underscores the inherent dangers for pedestrians walking along busy highways outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist suffered back abrasions and partial ejection in a Queens crash. The collision involved improper lane usage by the motorbike driver. Both vehicles traveled south on 150 Street when impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 150 Street in Queens involving a 2024 motorbike and a 2017 SUV, both traveling south. The motorbike driver, a 26-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating driver error by the motorcyclist. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had no cited violations. Impact occurred at the left front bumper of the motorbike and the center front end of the SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage and unlicensed operation in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old unlicensed moped driver was ejected and injured after crashing while making a right turn at unsafe speed. The impact struck the left side doors, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west on 147 Avenue, was making a right turn when the crash occurred at 2:41 AM. The vehicle impacted the left side doors, resulting in the driver being ejected from the moped. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity level of 3. The driver was conscious at the scene but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unlicensed operation and excessive speed on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda, moving too fast, crashed into a Jeep’s side at 90th Avenue and 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver was crushed and died at the scene. Metal twisted, lives ended. Speed left no room for survival.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 90th Avenue and 212th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 2004 Honda sedan, traveling east, struck the left side of a 2014 Jeep SUV heading north. The impact crushed the 64-year-old Jeep driver, who died behind the wheel. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The narrative states, 'A speeding Honda slammed into a Jeep’s side. The 64-year-old driver was crushed in the wreck. He died behind the wheel, his body bearing the full force of the crash.' The data shows the Honda’s center front end hit the Jeep’s left side doors, with severe damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors are listed for the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver speed, with the victim bearing the brunt of systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck a stopped Toyota sedan from behind on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 55 and 71, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center front of the SUV and rear of the sedan.

According to the police report, at 11:21 p.m. on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck a 2004 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, were both injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but indicates the sedan was stopped and the SUV was going straight ahead, consistent with a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan making a right turn struck a southbound pick-up truck going straight on Memphis Avenue. The collision injured three occupants in the truck, all sustaining neck contusions and bruises. The drivers were licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. on Memphis Avenue. A 2019 sedan traveling south was making a right turn when it collided with a 2024 pick-up truck also traveling south and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pick-up truck. The pick-up truck carried three occupants: a 45-year-old female driver and two passengers aged 30 and 38. All three occupants were conscious and sustained neck injuries characterized as contusions and bruises. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and was not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751187, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four men suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving two sedans. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Impact points included rear and front ends, revealing a chain reaction of collisions on Southern Parkway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Parkway in Queens at 16:45. The collision involved multiple sedans traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as primary contributing factors. One driver was operating a vehicle with a permit, indicating limited driving experience. Four male occupants, aged 17 to 80, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, with complaints of whiplash. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts, and none were ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on left rear quarter panels, center front ends, and center back ends, suggesting a chain reaction crash. The drivers' failure to maintain attention and control led to the multi-vehicle impact, underscoring systemic risks from distracted and inexperienced driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751602, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan rear-ended another vehicle on Laurelton Parkway, injuring an 8-year-old passenger. The child suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver inattention was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Laurelton Parkway at 18:45. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. An 8-year-old male occupant in the rear left seat of the struck vehicle sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the lead vehicle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and its impact on vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Kia SUV hit a 44-year-old woman head-on on Laurelton Parkway. Her skull broke. She died alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front end crumpled. The road stayed still. No driver errors were specified in the report.

A 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway was struck head-on by a northbound Kia SUV, according to the police report. The impact broke her skull and she died at the scene, far from any crosswalk. The report states, 'A northbound Kia SUV struck her head-on. Her skull broke. She died there, alone, far from any crosswalk. The SUV’s front crumpled.' The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No specific driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, are cited in the data. The focus remains on the fatal impact and the absence of explicit driver accountability in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750204, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15