Recent severe crashes

1. Queens bus driver slams into parked bus 2026-01-14T09:16:00+00:00
   142 ST
   A northbound bus driver on 142nd Street hit a parked bus by Linden Boulevard, injuring two teenage girls riding inside. Morning route, same make buses, same street — the kids absorbed the impact.
   According to the police report, a 59-year-old bus driver heading north on 142nd Street by Linden Boulevard hit the back of a parked bus of the same make. Two female passengers, ages 16 and 17, reported pain and were recorded as injured, with shock and whole-body complaints. Both drivers were listed as licensed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Chain-reaction rear end on 121 Ave 2026-01-04T14:55:00+00:00
   121 AVE
   A southbound driver going straight on 121 Ave hit a line of cars and left a 28-year-old passenger and a 70-year-old driver with neck injuries. Afternoon traffic, same direction, same story: people inside take the pain.
   According to the police report, three southbound drivers on 121 Avenue near Sutphin Boulevard crashed while going straight in the afternoon. A 28-year-old front-seat passenger and a 70-year-old driver reported neck injuries and were listed as injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. The record notes the oldest driver as licensed and in his 70s.