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

Two vehicles crashed on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Both male drivers suffered neck and head injuries. Limited view contributed to the collision. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Lexus SUV traveling north collided with a 2016 Honda sedan traveling west on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the SUV’s right front bumper. Both drivers, males aged 38 and 21, were injured with neck and head trauma, including whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the SUV’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man driving a 2020 BMW sedan collided with a parked bus on Jamaica Avenue. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel hit the bus’s left front bumper. The driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver in a 2020 BMW sedan traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck a parked bus. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel against the bus’s left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining back trauma, and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. The bus was stationary before the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two box trucks collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. Drivers and passengers suffered knee and leg injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely. Both trucks damaged at front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, two box trucks collided on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved three occupants in one truck and one in the other. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured, with knee and lower leg fractures and contusions reported. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and following too closely. One driver was unlicensed. The vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear bumpers. The injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633970, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck a pickup truck making a left turn on Gettysburg Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southeast collided head-on with a pickup truck making a left turn northbound on Gettysburg Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup truck had one occupant and was registered in New York. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's center front end. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the motorcyclist beyond the listed driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632640, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and sedan crashed head-on on Jamaica Avenue. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver sustained internal injuries and back pain. Both drivers were conscious and injured. The motorcycle was demolished.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male motorcycle driver and a 34-year-old male sedan driver collided on Jamaica Avenue. The motorcycle driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver remained inside his vehicle but sustained internal injuries and back pain. Both drivers were conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The motorcycle was demolished, and the sedan sustained front-end damage. Both drivers held valid licenses and were traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635044, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630504, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling north on Springfield Boulevard collided. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 53-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided while both were traveling straight ahead on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Hyundai SUV and the left front bumper of a 2008 Toyota SUV. The 53-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Hempstead Avenue at 10:20 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling west. One struck the other’s center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hempstead Avenue. Both were traveling west when the front vehicle was struck in the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a crash on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver of a 2022 Ford SUV was injured in a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle was hit on the left rear quarter panel while traveling south. The driver complained of whiplash and neck injury and was in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a GMC pick-up truck turning left on 223 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck was making a left turn on 223 Street in Queens when it struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with one occupant in the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway crashed head-to-tail. The rear driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway while both were traveling straight ahead northbound. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle at the center back end, causing injuries to the rear driver, a 46-year-old man. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and back ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured party was an occupant and driver of the rear vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Braddock Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side, demolishing the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Braddock Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle rider, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a fractured hip and upper leg injuries. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which suffered damage there, while the motorcycle was demolished. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle rider was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 118 Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The crash involved aggressive driving. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage hit the left front quarter panel and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 118 Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. One sedan was making a left turn while the other was passing. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front ends of both vehicles. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash involved driver errors related to aggressive driving and improper passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman driving an SUV in Queens suffered chest injuries after a collision. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in Queens was injured in a crash involving her 2018 SUV. The collision damaged the vehicle's right front bumper. The driver suffered a chest contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred near Hillside Avenue in the 11426 zip code. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The driver wore a lap belt and harness and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway while both were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan in the center back end. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616711, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV slammed into the back of a sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s front end crushed. Two men inside, including the driver, and a 13-year-old girl front passenger suffered bruises and head injuries. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV rear-ended a sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan had two occupants: a 39-year-old male driver and a 13-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, with the driver suffering head contusions and the passenger bruises over her entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Neither occupant was ejected. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on an e-scooter collided with a Jeep SUV in Queens. The unlicensed e-scooter driver followed too closely and struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered chest injuries and minor bleeding, left shaken but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens involving an unlicensed e-scooter driver and a licensed Jeep SUV driver. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was traveling east going straight ahead, while the SUV was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but experienced shock. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a northbound sedan on 213 Street in Queens. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The sedan hit her on its left side doors, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on 213 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound 2021 Nissan sedan, which impacted her on the vehicle's left side doors. The girl sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions were noted as "Playing in Roadway," but no helmet or signaling factors were involved. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the sedan's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a parked SUV on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, unlicensed and speeding, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The SUV was damaged at its center back end. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling east on Linden Boulevard collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The sedan driver, age 30, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report notes the driver’s unlicensed status and unsafe speed as key errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Pontiac sedan from behind on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles traveled north. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2002 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2005 Pontiac sedan on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred. The sedan's driver, a 51-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608330, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15