Recent severe crashes

1. Driver hits stopped sedan on Merrick 2026-01-27T21:35:00+00:00
   MERRICK BLVD
   On Merrick Blvd at 115 Ave, a driver hit another driver who was stopped in traffic. A 33-year-old man reported whiplash.
   According to the police report, at about 9:35 p.m. on Jan. 27, 2026, on Merrick Blvd at 115 Ave in Queens, a driver who was slowing or stopping hit a sedan whose driver was stopped in traffic. Police recorded slippery pavement. A 33-year-old man in the stopped car was injured and reported whiplash with a neck injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Tailgating driver slams sedan on Merrick 2026-01-11T17:30:00+00:00
   MERRICK BLVD
   A driver heading west on Merrick Boulevard followed too closely and hit a stopped sedan, injuring the 34‑year‑old man at the wheel. Sunday afternoon, one careless move, and a driver walked away with a neck whiplash.
   According to the police report, a westbound driver on Merrick Boulevard near Belknap Street followed another vehicle too closely and hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded following too closely and another vehicle action as contributing factors. The 34-year-old male driver in the stopped car reported a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. 87-Year-Old Driver Hits Teen E-Biker 2026-01-07T14:00:00+00:00
   LINDEN BLVD
   An 87-year-old driver on Linden Blvd hit a 17-year-old e-bike rider at 173rd St.
   According to the police report, an 87-year-old man driving a sedan north on Linden Boulevard hit a 17-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east near 173rd Street on Wednesday afternoon. The bicyclist sustained an abrasion and other injury to his lower leg. Police recorded “other vehicular” factors for both the driver and the rider. The driver is listed as licensed.
4. Distracted taxi driver slams sedan in Queens 2026-01-02T14:00:00+00:00
   115 AVE
   A taxi driver looked away on 115 Ave and hit a sedan at 201 St. The 48-year-old driver walked away with a bruised arm and a fresh reminder that his focus came too late.
   According to the police report, a 48-year-old taxi driver heading north on 201 St hit an eastbound sedan at 115 Ave on a Friday afternoon in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The taxi driver sustained a contusion to his lower arm. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted SUV driver slams truck, injures three 2026-01-01T12:20:00+00:00
   FARMERS BLVD
   A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a pickup on Farmers Blvd at Tioga Dr, injuring a 2-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 36-year-old woman riding as passengers.
   According to the police report, a licensed SUV driver going north on Farmers Boulevard hit the back of a northbound pickup truck near Tioga Drive. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely as factors. A 2-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 36-year-old woman riding in the pickup were injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.