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

Four SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved rear-end impacts. A 64-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, four sport utility vehicles traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact points ranged from rear bumpers to front ends, indicating multiple rear-end collisions. A 64-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors, highlighting errors in maintaining safe distance and focus. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage primarily to the front and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 54-year-old man was struck on 213 Street in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 213 Street in Queens when a 2015 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. He sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). No safety equipment or helmet was noted, and no blame is assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550096, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Queens’ 120 Avenue. A six-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the right rear bumper of one car and the front center of the other. Unsafe speed caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 120 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a Honda traveling north and a Chevrolet traveling west. A six-year-old female occupant, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the Chevrolet. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The child was not ejected and wore a lap belt. The collision caused injury to a vulnerable passenger, highlighting the dangers of speeding in vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a southbound sedan on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The sedan carried four occupants. A 20-year-old front passenger suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an SUV collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling south on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. The sedan had four occupants. A 20-year-old male front passenger sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors for the crash. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 17-year-old girl suffered a head abrasion after an SUV hit her at a marked crosswalk on 112 Avenue in Queens. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 112 Avenue and Witthoff Street in Queens. The driver, operating a 2016 SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541307, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling north struck a parked sedan on 223 Street in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle, an 83-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2009 sedan traveling north on 223 Street rear-ended a parked 2022 sedan. The 83-year-old male driver of the moving vehicle was injured, suffering chest contusions and lost consciousness. The collision caused center front-end damage to the moving sedan and center back-end damage to the parked vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538311, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A box truck struck a parked sedan on 214 Street in Queens. The sedan’s lone occupant suffered back injuries and bruises. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage at the center rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 214 Street rear-ended a parked sedan. The sedan’s 38-year-old male occupant, seated in the front middle seat, sustained back contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The sedan was stationary before impact, and the box truck was moving straight ahead. Damage was concentrated at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The driver of the sedan was not wearing any safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was injured on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV made a right turn and struck the bicyclist going straight. The teen suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was making a right turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens when it collided with a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight west. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The crash highlights driver error in yielding and improper turning as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 30-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The multi-wheeled vehicle hit him head-on, causing bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed aggressive behavior and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a multi-wheeled vehicle traveling north on Jamaica Avenue struck a pedestrian not at an intersection. The 30-year-old man suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The driver’s aggressive behavior and failure to yield created the conditions for this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old man was struck on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The open body vehicle hit him while traveling north. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jamaica Avenue in Queens after being struck by an open body vehicle traveling north. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report lists aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s aggressive behavior and failure to yield created the conditions for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530056, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two men suffered injuries in a Queens crash on Hillside Avenue. Both were drivers in SUVs. One fractured his leg. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. Both wore seat belts. Shock and pain followed impact on front quarter panels.

According to the police report, two drivers collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both were occupants of sport utility vehicles. One man, 40, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with complaints of pain and nausea. The other, 19, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash involved impact to the front quarter panels of both vehicles. No other driver errors were noted. Both drivers experienced shock after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mazda tore into the night on Cross Island Parkway. It hit hard, front-first. The passenger, 39, died with a broken neck. The driver, on a permit, survived with chest injuries. Alcohol was a factor. The road stayed silent. Lives changed.

A 2007 Mazda sedan crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 2:23 a.m. Three people were inside. The front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was killed with a broken neck. The driver, a 41-year-old woman with only a permit, suffered chest fractures. A 17-year-old rear passenger was ejected and injured. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was there.' The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for all occupants. The driver held only a permit, not a full license. The car was demolished. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead, two hurt, and a family changed forever.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Both drivers suffered full-body injuries and shock. Vehicles demolished. Crash caused by reaction to uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers wore seat belts. Impact struck front bumpers. Pain and nausea reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided frontally. Both drivers, a 25-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. Each was restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash occurred when both drivers reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the male driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the female driver's vehicle. Both vehicles were demolished. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers complained of pain or nausea following the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522892, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old female passenger suffered internal injuries in a rear-end crash on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV struck the bus from behind while both vehicles were slowing. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling south on Cross Island Parkway rear-ended a 2006 bus also traveling south. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bus. A 24-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The passenger was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 31-year-old woman driving a sedan east on Hillside Avenue suffered back injuries and whiplash. The right front bumper of the vehicle was damaged. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver was traveling east on Hillside Avenue when her sedan sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, the sole occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported involved. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the driver without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 28-year-old man crashed his BMW SUV eastbound near 91-01 216 Street. He suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Police noted alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as factors. The right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver operating a 2019 BMW SUV in Queens was injured in a crash at 91-01 216 Street. The driver sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle, which sustained damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors including operating under the influence and unsafe speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517767, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 16-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Winchester Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver, going straight north, struck the cyclist making a left turn. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV traveling north on Winchester Boulevard struck him as he made a left turn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the left front bumper of the bike with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically inexperience, in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing 207 Street in Queens. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered upper leg and hip injuries but remained conscious. The driver showed signs of inattention. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 207 Street and 116 Avenue in Queens. The boy was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A station wagon struck a minibike from behind on 224 Street in Queens. The minibike passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west on 224 Street rear-ended a minibike also heading west. The collision occurred at the center back end of the minibike and the center front end of the SUV. The minibike carried two occupants, including a 33-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating, especially for vulnerable minibike passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515747, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An inexperienced driver in an SUV struck a parked sedan on 222 Street in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper. Two men inside the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on 222 Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. Two occupants in the SUV, an 18-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515421, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19