About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 8
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 32
▸ Contusion/Bruise 40
▸ Abrasion 13
▸ Pain/Nausea 12
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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East Elmhurst: The Corner Takes the Hit
East Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- In March 2024, at 31st Avenue and 100th Street, a pickup turned left and hit an 8‑year‑old in the crosswalk. The child was killed. The truck’s listed factors: failure to yield and distraction, during a left turn. The boy was crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data crash 4709403).
- In November 2023, a 43‑year‑old man was struck and killed off‑intersection near 85th Street. Listed as a pedestrian death. The vehicle was a BMW with Utah plates (NYC Open Data crash 4679552).
Two dates. Two bodies. The map barely moves.
Three corners. One fix.
The neighborhood’s worst pain shows up on the big roads. Grand Central Parkway leads the list, with the most injuries and a death. Astoria Boulevard also takes a life and dozens of injuries. Ditmars Boulevard adds another death (top intersections). Heavy vehicles do outsized harm here: trucks and buses are tied to pedestrian deaths and serious injuries, while cars and SUVs rack up the numbers (vehicle rollup and pedestrian causes).
Peak danger comes in the late day and night. Injuries swell at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and again at 10 p.m. One death lands at 10 p.m., another at 6 p.m. The clock keeps bad time (hourly distribution).
What helps here is not a mystery:
- Daylight every corner on Astoria Blvd and Ditmars. Harden left turns where drivers cut in, like at 31st Ave and 100th St.
- Give pedestrians a head start at signals. Put in raised crossings on service roads feeding Grand Central.
- Keep big rigs off local streets near schools and 31st/100th, and target failure‑to‑yield by trucks at left‑turn hotspots.
The pattern doesn’t blink.
From 2022 through now, this area logs 1,214 crashes, 740 injuries, and five deaths. Pedestrians take 78 injuries and two deaths. Cyclists are hit 33 times. Trucks show up in the worst pedestrian outcomes: one death, one serious injury, five cases total. Cars and SUVs injure most people simply by volume (local stats).
At that Astoria corner in 2024, the pickup’s point of impact is “right front bumper.” The boy’s action is “crossing with signal.” Cause codes read like a shrug: failure to yield; distraction. The data doesn’t cry. It just sits there (crash 4709403 details).
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany handed the city the keys to lower speeds. The city can set a 20 mph default on local streets. Every day without action, the count rises. Our own published call spells it out: lower speeds save lives (Take Action).
The state is also moving on the worst repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders bill would force drivers who rack up violations to install speed limiters. Committee votes advanced this year (S 4045). The target is the small group that does oversized harm (Streetsblog NYC analysis of repeat offenders).
Citywide fixes. Neighborhood lives.
- Lower the default speed to 20 mph on local streets. Fewer funerals. Fewer vigils.
- Fit repeat violators with speed limiters. Stop the small number doing big damage.
East Elmhurst has names tied to corners. Grand Central Parkway. Astoria Boulevard. Ditmars Boulevard. The numbers say what happened. The silence after says the rest.
Act now. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss Saving Us From Reckless Drivers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-07
- BMW Thieves Speed Toward Queens Officers, New York Post, Published 2025-06-06
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Driver in sedan injures teen on Ditmars, Queens▸Sep 26 - A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens. He stayed conscious with a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens at 4 p.m. The man suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. He was conscious after the crash. "According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd, injuring him." Police recorded no contributing factor for the driver. No failure to yield, inattention, or speeding was listed. The vehicle was a 2018 Honda sedan. The data lists the victim's location as "Pedestrian at Intersection" and injury status as "Injured." The crash falls within the 115th Precinct.
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
23
Drivers' Unsafe Lane Changes on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 23 - Two sedan drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by both drivers. Both cars show front-end damage. The report listed both vehicles as parked before impact.
Two sedan drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, within the 115th Precinct area. One driver was injured. The other driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" for both drivers. The report also listed both vehicles as "Parked" before impact. Damage notes cite a right front bumper hit on one car and a left front quarter panel hit on the other. Each vehicle had a single licensed male driver traveling east, per the records. The data names no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
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SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
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Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
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Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
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Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Sep 26 - A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens. He stayed conscious with a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.
A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens at 4 p.m. The man suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. He was conscious after the crash. "According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd, injuring him." Police recorded no contributing factor for the driver. No failure to yield, inattention, or speeding was listed. The vehicle was a 2018 Honda sedan. The data lists the victim's location as "Pedestrian at Intersection" and injury status as "Injured." The crash falls within the 115th Precinct.
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
23
Drivers' Unsafe Lane Changes on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 23 - Two sedan drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by both drivers. Both cars show front-end damage. The report listed both vehicles as parked before impact.
Two sedan drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, within the 115th Precinct area. One driver was injured. The other driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" for both drivers. The report also listed both vehicles as "Parked" before impact. Damage notes cite a right front bumper hit on one car and a left front quarter panel hit on the other. Each vehicle had a single licensed male driver traveling east, per the records. The data names no pedestrians or cyclists.
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
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SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
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Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
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Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
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Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
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Drivers' Unsafe Lane Changes on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 23 - Two sedan drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by both drivers. Both cars show front-end damage. The report listed both vehicles as parked before impact.
Two sedan drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, within the 115th Precinct area. One driver was injured. The other driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" for both drivers. The report also listed both vehicles as "Parked" before impact. Damage notes cite a right front bumper hit on one car and a left front quarter panel hit on the other. Each vehicle had a single licensed male driver traveling east, per the records. The data names no pedestrians or cyclists.
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Sep 23 - Two sedan drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by both drivers. Both cars show front-end damage. The report listed both vehicles as parked before impact.
Two sedan drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, within the 115th Precinct area. One driver was injured. The other driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" for both drivers. The report also listed both vehicles as "Parked" before impact. Damage notes cite a right front bumper hit on one car and a left front quarter panel hit on the other. Each vehicle had a single licensed male driver traveling east, per the records. The data names no pedestrians or cyclists.
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
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SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St▸Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.
A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
8
Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
8
Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
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Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
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Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
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Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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Distracted SUV driver rear-ends sedan in Queens▸Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
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Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Sep 8 - On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, a driver in an SUV going east hit the back of an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old sedan driver suffered a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in an SUV heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens hit the back of a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s front was damaged. The sedan’s rear was crushed. The 33-year-old sedan driver reported a neck injury and was conscious. The other driver, 50, was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The data lists that factor for both drivers. The impact points show a rear-end crash by the SUV driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this collision.
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Backing SUV, Moving SUV Crash; Parked Jeep Hit▸Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
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Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Sep 8 - On Ditmars Boulevard, a driver backing collided with a northbound SUV. A parked Jeep was hit. A 63-year-old driver suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.
Three SUVs were involved on Ditmars Boulevard near 104-47 in Queens. One driver was backing south. Another drove north. A third Jeep was parked. The crash injured a 63-year-old male driver; the report notes a head abrasion and that he was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction. Impacts recorded: the backing SUV’s center rear, the northbound SUV’s right front, and the parked Jeep’s left rear. Other listed people were marked with unspecified injuries. The records list both active drivers as licensed, and place the moving SUV traveling straight ahead at the time.
28
Bicyclist, pedestrian injured at 26-50 94 St▸Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
18
Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
17
Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.
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Unlicensed motorcyclist slams SUV in Queens▸Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.
A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.
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Steering failure injures driver on parkway▸Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 17 - A sedan lost steering on Grand Central Parkway. The car went straight and hit something head-on. The front crumpled. A 77-year-old driver suffered a head injury. Another occupant was hurt. Metal failed. People paid.
A 2003 Toyota sedan traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway suffered a steering failure and struck head-on, injuring the 77-year-old woman driving and harming another occupant. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Steering Failure.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. Listed driver errors in the data are limited to the mechanical failure: Steering Failure. No other contributing driver actions such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report. The driver’s airbags deployed and a lap belt/harness was used, noted only after the documented cause.
17
Eastbound SUV T-bones Sedan at 31 Ave▸Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 17 - An eastbound SUV hit the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The 26-year-old sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper-arm pain and complained of whiplash. Police listed driver inattention.
The driver of an eastbound SUV struck the left side of a northbound sedan at 31 Avenue and 94 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, 26, was injured and complained of whiplash with shoulder and upper-arm pain. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported using a lap belt and harness. According to the police report, the listed factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Data show both vehicles were going straight when the SUV's center front hit the sedan's left side doors, producing left-side damage.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
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Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
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Distracted Lane Change Injures Two on GCP▸Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05