South Ozone Park: Five Dead, Silence from City Hall

A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a parked SUV on 130 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest was making a left turn on 130 Street when it collided with a parked SUV facing south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag that deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error during the left turn maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both vehicles were traveling west. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The motorcyclist wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway while both were traveling west. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the motorcyclist's response to another vehicle not involved in the crash played a role. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Maryland, was impacted on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle was struck on its right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543147, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck the right side doors of another vehicle on Van Wyck Expressway. The 20-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway collided with another vehicle, impacting its right side doors. The 20-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the pick-up truck was licensed and going straight ahead before the collision. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.

A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541854, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old male driver suffered back abrasions after his SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The impact hit the left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV collided with a parked vehicle on Liberty Avenue. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left side doors. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a right turn and hit him. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Rockaway Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights a failure by the sedan driver to yield to the bicyclist proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Rockaway Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was stopped in traffic on Rockaway Boulevard when a 2018 Ford pickup truck traveling east struck the center rear end of her vehicle. The SUV driver sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing 135 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle, traveling north, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 135 Avenue and 120 Street in Queens. The 61-year-old man was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a northbound vehicle struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The vehicle had damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while traveling west on 125 Street. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The impact came from the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing 125 Street near 103 Avenue in Queens. The 35-year-old male suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault. The collision highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north hit a bicyclist going west on 130 Street in Queens. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s left side doors were damaged. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 130 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s driver was licensed and went straight ahead, impacting the bike’s left side doors. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old girl was hit by a sedan on 127 Street in Queens. She was crossing against the signal when the car struck her with its right front bumper. The girl suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 127 Street and 103 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorbike and sedan collided head-on on Belt Parkway. The motorbike driver was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The driver was unhelmeted and in shock. The crash involved unsafe speed and driver distraction.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with a sedan also traveling east. The motorbike driver, a 24-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained a head injury including a concussion. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. The motorbike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The point of impact was the motorbike's center front end and the sedan's right front bumper. The motorbike driver suffered serious injury and was in shock at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532346, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped collided head-on with an SUV on Foch Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The moped was demolished. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Foch Boulevard struck the left front bumper of an SUV traveling south. The moped driver, a 53-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The moped was demolished in the impact. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The SUV had no occupants and suffered damage to its left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers of right-of-way violations involving vulnerable road users on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on 111 Street in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. A 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old female passenger suffered neck and leg injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on on 111 Street in Queens. The crash involved a 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old female front-seat passenger. Both occupants were injured, with the driver sustaining neck injuries and the passenger suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. Both were not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both sedans, confirming a direct collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519402, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.

A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Belt Parkway. A 10-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved following too closely. Vehicles struck each other front to back. The child was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving two SUVs and a sedan traveling westbound. The lead SUV was slowing or stopping when the following vehicles failed to maintain safe distance, causing a rear-end collision. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. A 10-year-old front passenger in one of the SUVs sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or safety equipment status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans and an SUV collided on 107 Street in Queens. A 60-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected. Damage focused on front and left sides.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 107 Street in Queens involving two sedans and one SUV. The 60-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles were traveling straight ahead in opposite directions when the impact occurred on the left front bumper and left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old male driver crashed his BMW sedan into multiple parked SUVs and sedans on 107 Avenue in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and intoxicated, suffered internal injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to several parked vehicles.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver operating a 2008 BMW sedan was involved in a crash at 3:50 a.m. on 107 Avenue in Queens. The driver, who was unlicensed and had alcohol involvement, collided with multiple parked SUVs and sedans. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was injured with internal bodily harm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact was primarily on the right front bumper of the BMW, which struck the center back ends and left rear quarter panels of several parked vehicles. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507896, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV struck a stopped vehicle on 108 Street in Queens. The impact caused neck injuries to an 18-year-old rear passenger. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The passenger suffered whiplash but was conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling west on 108 Street rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The collision injured an 18-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s errors as following too closely and unsafe speed. The struck vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the striking SUV was moving straight ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No ejection occurred. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumpers of the vehicles involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506966, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15