Crash Count for Douglaston-Little Neck
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 598
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 323
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 62
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Douglaston-Little Neck?
SUVs/Cars 6 1 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

No More Bodies for the Spreadsheet: Demand Safe Streets Now

Douglaston-Little Neck: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Hide the Hurt

One death. Three serious injuries. Over 320 hurt. These are not numbers. They are lives changed in Douglaston-Little Neck since 2022. The pain does not make the news. It sits in hospital rooms and quiet kitchens. In the last twelve months, 101 people were injured in 195 crashes. No one died this year. But the luck will not hold.

The Most Vulnerable Still Bleed

Pedestrians and children are not spared. In the last year, eight kids were hurt in crashes here. A 68-year-old man crossing at Westmoreland Street was struck by an SUV. He left the scene with a bleeding head. Data shows SUVs, sedans, and trucks all played their part. The street does not care who you are. It only cares that you are in the way.

Leadership: Progress or Delay?

The city talks about Vision Zero. They count intersection redesigns and new speed limits. But in Douglaston-Little Neck, the danger remains. No new local laws. No bold moves. The council and community board have not led. They have not fought for more cameras, lower speeds, or safer crossings. The silence is loud. Each day without action is another day of risk.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy. Crashes are not weather. They are the result of choices. Choices made by leaders, or not made at all. If you want change, you must demand it. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the DOT. Tell them to lower the speed limit, add cameras, and fix the streets. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Act now. Demand safer streets before another family pays the price.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Douglaston-Little Neck

Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A left-turning SUV, driver distracted, struck a 68-year-old man crossing Westmoreland Street. The bumper hit his head. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, wounded. The street fell silent, danger revealed in the moment’s violence.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Westmoreland Street near 41st Drive in Queens when he was struck by a left-turning SUV. The report states the driver was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, causing severe bleeding, and the man remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper was the point of impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is only mentioned after the driver’s distraction is cited as the main factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention on city streets.


Two SUVs Collide on Little Neck Parkway

Two SUVs crashed at Little Neck Parkway in Queens. A 30-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The driver was conscious and restrained. No ejections reported. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Little Neck Parkway in Queens. One driver, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a northbound SUV going straight and a westbound SUV making a left turn. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no ejections occurred.


Two Sedans Collide on Browvale Lane Queens

Two sedans crashed on Browvale Lane in Queens. Both drivers were female. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision damaged left side doors and front bumpers. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Browvale Lane in Queens. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. One driver, age 56, was injured with contusions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of one vehicle and the front bumpers of both. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Driver Injured After Losing Consciousness

A 49-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving east on Glenwood Street in Queens. His SUV struck an object front-center. He suffered internal chest injuries but was not ejected. The crash resulted from his sudden illness and loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver operating a 2012 SUV was traveling east on Glenwood Street in Queens when he lost consciousness due to illness. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing damage and injuring the driver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious after the crash but sustained internal chest injuries. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" and "Illness" as contributing factors. There were no other vehicles or pedestrians involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.


SUV Hits Parked Vehicles in Queens

A Jeep SUV struck two parked SUVs on 61 Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the left front bumper of the Jeep and the right sides of the parked vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a 2016 Jeep SUV was traveling west on 61 Avenue in Queens when she collided with two parked SUVs. The impact occurred on the Jeep's left front bumper and the right side doors and front quarter panel of the parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.


Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Grand Central Pkwy

A motorcycle struck the back of an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. The rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited following too closely and alcohol involvement as factors. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male motorcycle driver collided with the rear of a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcycle driver was injured, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, eastbound, at the time of impact. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged at its center back end. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury.


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Two Motorcycles Collide on Cross Island Parkway

Two motorcycles crashed head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Both drivers, young men in their early twenties, suffered serious injuries. Neither wore safety equipment. Unsafe speed caused the collision. One driver fractured a leg; the other suffered head trauma and whiplash.

According to the police report, two motorcycles traveling south on Cross Island Parkway collided head-on. Both drivers, aged 21 and 22, were injured but not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for both drivers. One driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while the other suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. Neither driver wore any safety equipment. One driver was unlicensed. The vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed on city roadways.


Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Expressway

A box truck slammed into the back of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s 41-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead and struck the sedan’s center back end with the truck’s center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear centers.


Sedan Turning Left Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on 247 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made a left turn onto 247 Street and collided head-on with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's front center impacted the bike's front center. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes.


10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A 10-year-old boy was hit while crossing with the signal on Little Neck Parkway. A sedan making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The child suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured on Little Neck Parkway in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the center front end. The child was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Sedan on Grand Central Pkwy

Two men injured in side-impact crash on Grand Central Parkway. SUV driver distracted while changing lanes struck sedan. Both occupants suffered abrasions to arms. Vehicles damaged on right and left side doors. Crash caused by driver inattention and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver of a 2012 SUV was changing lanes eastbound on Grand Central Parkway when he collided with a 2004 sedan traveling straight ahead. The SUV struck the sedan on its left side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. Both the SUV driver and his 22-year-old female front passenger were injured, suffering abrasions to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. Neither occupant was ejected. The sedan driver was male and licensed. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


Hyundai Swerves, Driver Bleeds on Expressway

A Hyundai veered on the Long Island Expressway. Metal tore. The driver, alone, slammed hard. Blood pooled from her pelvis. She sat stunned, strapped in, as traffic thundered past. The night swallowed her pain.

A single-car crash unfolded westbound on the Long Island Expressway at 1:49 a.m. A 30-year-old woman, driving a Hyundai sedan, swerved in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai swerved from a phantom car. Metal screamed. The driver, 30, belted and alone, bled from the pelvis. She sat in shock.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver suffered severe bleeding to the pelvis and was in shock. No other road users were involved or injured. The data notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


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Bus Hits Sedan Turning Left Queens

A bus struck a sedan making a left turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two passengers in the sedan suffered injuries. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield. Both victims were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with a sedan turning left northbound. The impact struck the sedan's right side doors. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 5-year-old boy with a head contusion and a 62-year-old woman with neck whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained—one in a child restraint, the other with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bus driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan driver was making a left turn. The injuries reflect the force of the side impact and the failure to yield that led to the crash.


Sedan Rear-Ended by Pick-up on Expressway

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The driver of the pick-up followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the pick-up. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 29-year-old female front passenger who was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pick-up driver’s license status and sex were not provided.


Pick-up Truck Crashes on Slippery Grand Central Pkwy

A 30-year-old male driver suffered bruises and arm injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. His pick-up truck hit an object with the left front quarter panel. The road was slippery. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver in a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck was injured when his vehicle collided on Grand Central Parkway. The truck's left front quarter panel sustained damage. The driver suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling west, going straight ahead at the time of impact. An airbag deployed during the crash.


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Multiple Drivers Injured in Grand Central Pkwy Crash

Four drivers suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Grand Central Parkway. Vehicles collided amid unsafe speeds and reactions to uninvolved vehicles. Injuries ranged from chest trauma to fractures. All occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts and airbags.

According to the police report, a collision involving several vehicles occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 9:40 a.m. Four drivers were injured, sustaining chest, shoulder, and leg injuries, including fractures. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The drivers were all conscious and properly restrained with seat belts and airbags deployed. The crash involved multiple SUVs and sedans traveling eastbound. The impact points included front quarter panels and bumpers. No ejections were reported. The drivers’ errors in speed and reactions to other vehicles triggered the crash, leading to internal injuries and fractures. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.


Rear-End Crash Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s right rear quarter panel. A 40-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved close following and driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the front car. The front passenger, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The rear vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the rear car and the right rear bumper of the front car.


Motorcycle Ejected in Rear-End Crash on Grand Central Pkwy

A motorcycle driver was ejected after a sedan rear-ended him on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries and bruises. The sedan driver followed too closely and had defective brakes. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a motorcycle merging in the same direction. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries along with contusions. The sedan driver was cited for following too closely and having defective brakes, contributing to the collision. The motorcycle was struck at its center back end, while the sedan sustained front center damage. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians in Queens

A sedan traveling north on Horace Harding Expressway hit two pedestrians not in the roadway. Both suffered injuries including full-body trauma and leg wounds. The driver was distracted and speeding. The victims were left in shock with bleeding and pain.

According to the police report, a 1999 Ford sedan traveling north on Horace Harding Expressway struck two pedestrians who were not in the roadway. A 35-year-old woman suffered injuries to her entire body with minor bleeding, while a 42-year-old man sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. Neither pedestrian was at an intersection or in the roadway when struck. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrians.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Tractor Truck

A 22-year-old female SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a crash on 260 Street. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked tractor truck. Driver inattention caused the collision. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver in a 2019 SUV collided with the right rear bumper of a parked 2014 tractor truck on 260 Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling west, but the impact was between the SUV and the parked tractor truck.