Another Body, Another Excuse: Demand Action on Precinct 105’s Deadly Streets

A sedan struck with force on Hillside Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old man, died at the scene. A 25-year-old passenger suffered unspecified injuries. The crash left the car’s left front bumper mangled. No contributing factors were listed by police.

A deadly crash unfolded on Hillside Avenue at 256th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south was involved in a collision that left its left front bumper damaged. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old female passenger sustained unspecified injuries. Police listed no contributing factors for the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the driver or other vehicles. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The cause remains officially unspecified in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an SUV collided at 83rd Avenue and 258th Street in Queens. One driver, age sixty-six, suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal hit metal. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A crash between a sedan and an SUV unfolded at the intersection of 83rd Avenue and 258th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved a 66-year-old male driver who sustained an abrasion to his arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 47-year-old driver and two children, were not reported injured. The police report does not list any helmet or signal violations. The crash highlights the persistent risk at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs slammed together on Cross Island Parkway near Union Turnpike. One driver suffered a neck injury and bruises. Both vehicles took heavy damage. The crash left the night broken and raw. No clear cause named by police.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and collided, with one SUV suffering center front-end damage and the other struck at the center back end. A 38-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck injury and bruises. The other driver, a 34-year-old man, was not reported injured. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the violence of SUV impacts, even when no clear error is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars merged. Metal struck metal. A driver took a blow to the head. Shock followed. Others sat stunned, injuries unclear. The parkway ran on. The cause stayed hidden in the dark.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while merging eastbound on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's right side doors. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock. Other occupants, including a 19-year-old front passenger and a 17-year-old driver, had unspecified injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left one person visibly hurt, with the rest shaken or status unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816947, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. A drowsy driver struck a stopped vehicle. Three people suffered chest and back injuries. A baby was hurt. The crash left whiplash and pain. The road stayed dangerous. Metal and glass marked the spot.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was stopped in traffic when another, traveling straight ahead, struck it from behind. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 27-year-old male driver and a 27-year-old female front passenger, both with chest injuries and whiplash, and a baby boy in the rear seat, who was also hurt. Another driver, age 35, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center front end of the striking SUV and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the danger of drowsy driving on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars struck on Cross Island Parkway. One passenger hurt, leg bruised. Police cite obstructed view. Both vehicles going straight. Metal and glass, sudden stop. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Cross Island Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV, both traveling southwest. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'View Obstructed/Limited.' One passenger, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower leg injury, described as a contusion or bruise. Other occupants, including both drivers and another front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. Driver errors in the data point to limited visibility as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash highlights the danger when sightlines fail and vehicles collide, leaving passengers at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck each other on Cross Island Parkway. One driver, a 21-year-old woman, suffered abdominal injuries and shock. Three others, including another driver, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left metal twisted and pain behind.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway near Hillside Avenue collided. The impact hit the center front of a 2013 Fiat and the center back of a 2023 Tesla. A 21-year-old female driver was injured, reporting abdominal pain and shock. Three other women, ages 21 and 68, were listed as occupants or drivers with unspecified injuries. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. Airbags deployed in one car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup truck hit a cyclist on Linden Boulevard. The rider flew from his bike, struck his head, and bled. Police cite driver distraction. The street saw chaos. The cyclist was left semiconscious. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A 20-year-old cyclist was injured after a collision with a pickup truck on Linden Boulevard at Nashville Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, remaining semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck, registered in Arizona, struck the cyclist with its left front quarter panel while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the primary cause noted was driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813197, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 233rd Street near Hillside Avenue. Three rear passengers, ages six, thirteen, and forty-five, suffered abrasions. The driver was also hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a moment.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on 233rd Street at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Three rear passengers—a 45-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 6-year-old boy—were injured, each suffering abrasions to the back, face, and neck. The 19-year-old female driver also sustained an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any errors by the injured passengers. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers to bear the consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812490, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a cyclist making a left turn on 217 Street near Hillside Avenue. The sixty-year-old man on the bike was ejected and injured. The car’s front end took the impact. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A crash occurred on 217 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 60-year-old man riding a bike was making a left turn when a westbound sedan struck him. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his arm. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the absence of specified driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not provide further narrative or detail about the moments before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811914, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A garbage truck hit a woman crossing with the signal on Hempstead Avenue. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A 61-year-old woman was injured when a garbage truck struck her as she crossed Hempstead Avenue at Springfield Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' at the intersection when the truck, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a fracture and dislocation to her lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 29-year-old man, was operating a Mack garbage truck. No other injuries were reported. The police report makes clear: driver error led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811624, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass scattered at 212 Place and Jamaica Avenue in Queens before sunrise. Two drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered head and neck injuries. Sirens cut through the early morning as responders arrived to a scene of twisted bumpers and pain.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of 212 Place and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The crash left three people injured: a 40-year-old woman driving westbound, a 38-year-old man making a left turn, and a 28-year-old woman riding as a front passenger. All sustained head or neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating unspecified driver actions played a role. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan’s front end crumpled against a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 54-year-old woman behind the wheel suffered abrasions and pain across her body. Afternoon traffic paused as emergency crews responded to the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn struck the left front quarter panel of a parked SUV at 206-05 Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The driver of the sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining abrasions and pain to her entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically identified in the data. The SUV was parked and occupied by five people, but no injuries to them were reported. The injured driver was using a lap belt at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806388, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted on Cross Island Parkway as two sedans collided nose to tail. Morning light caught the wreckage. An 18-year-old without a seatbelt and a 27-year-old driver both suffered. A baby was present. No cries, only silence and pain.

Two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided in a rear-end crash. According to the police report, 'Two sedans met nose to tail, metal crumpling under morning light.' A 27-year-old male driver suffered knee and leg injuries and reported whiplash. An 18-year-old occupant was not wearing a seatbelt. A baby was listed among those present, but no injuries were recorded for the child. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or safety equipment issues are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805811, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled on 259th Street as a sedan struck a parked SUV. An 86-year-old woman in the front seat felt the jolt in her shoulder and arm, pain radiating as she remained conscious, the morning air thick with the aftermath.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a parked SUV on 259th Street in Queens. An 86-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle front seat of the sedan and wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor in the crash. No driver-specific errors were cited in the data. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle and remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803684, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Queens’ Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the lead vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention and defective brakes as causes. The crash left one occupant bruised but conscious, highlighting systemic vehicle and driver risks.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway in Queens involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The lead vehicle, a 2017 Honda sedan, was struck from behind by a 2023 Subaru sedan. The driver of the lead vehicle, a 49-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice, indicating a failure to maintain focus. Additionally, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor, suggesting mechanical failure played a role. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and back ends, consistent with a rear-end collision. The report does not attribute fault to the injured occupant but highlights driver error and vehicle defects as causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on 89 Avenue in Queens. The 75-year-old female driver making a left turn suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 89 Avenue in Queens at 16:01. A 75-year-old female driver, traveling north and making a left turn in a 2023 Jeep sedan, collided with a southbound 2006 Honda sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Honda. The female driver was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The male driver of the Honda was licensed and traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV traveling north on 92 Ave. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 92 Ave in Queens. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2004 Toyota SUV, was slowing or stopping before the impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three sedans traveling east collided on 234 Street in Queens. The impact centered on front and rear ends. A 43-year-old female passenger suffered chest contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling east on 234 Street in Queens collided at 18:08. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their center front and center back ends, indicating a chain-reaction crash. A 43-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat was injured, suffering chest contusions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers involved were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The collision resulted in injury to the passenger but no ejections or fatalities were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck a southbound convertible at 263 St in Queens. The convertible driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. Police report lists unspecified driver errors.

At 8:20 AM on 263 St in Queens, a collision occurred involving a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound BMW convertible, according to the police report. The SUV impacted the convertible's left rear quarter panel with its center front end, damaging both vehicles' left sides. The convertible driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with bodily trauma to her entire body and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report cites unspecified contributing factors from both drivers, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14