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

A northbound sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue. She bled on the pavement, conscious, her leg torn. The driver, distracted, did not stop. Darkness, no crosswalk, no signal—just impact and aftermath.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old woman was crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue in Queens when she was struck head-on by a northbound Acura sedan. The crash occurred in the dark, with no crosswalk or signal present at the location. The report states the driver was distracted, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk, but the police report lists driver distraction as the key factor in the crash. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the systemic dangers faced by those crossing city streets outside of marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Murdock Ave in Queens, injuring both drivers and a front passenger. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. Both victims suffered whiplash and neck injuries, highlighting dangerous driver errors in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Murdock Ave in Queens at 12:15. The driver of a 2018 Kia SUV traveling west was cited for unsafe speed, while the driver of a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling south disregarded traffic control. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Dodge and the center front end of the Kia. Both drivers and a front passenger were injured; the passenger and driver of the Kia suffered whiplash and neck injuries, respectively. The report explicitly notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The crash underscores the dangers of driver errors such as speeding and ignoring traffic signals in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Lakeville Road outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lakeville Road without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling south struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. The report emphasizes the driver’s distraction and failure to yield as primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old female driver lost consciousness while starting from parking, colliding frontally with another parked sedan in Queens. She suffered head contusions and shock. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 in Queens near 207-12 Jamaica Ave. The 51-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness while starting her 2020 Toyota sedan from parking. This loss of consciousness is cited twice as the contributing factor. Her vehicle’s center front end struck the left front quarter panel of a parked 2019 Subaru sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors. The driver was not ejected but suffered head contusions and was in shock. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s loss of consciousness as the cause, with no other driver errors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782631, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding sedan struck the left rear of a parked vehicle on Queens’ 224th Street. The impact injured a 23-year-old passenger, causing head trauma and minor bleeding. The driver’s unsafe speed was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan traveling southbound on 224th Street collided with a parked 2024 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the left rear bumper of the parked car. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 23-year-old male passenger in the BMW, seated in the middle front seat and secured by a harness, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed even in low-traffic conditions involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on 73 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the SUV driver, a 63-year-old woman, who suffered unconsciousness and whole-body trauma. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on 73 Avenue in Queens. A 63-year-old female driver of a 2017 SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a parked 2008 sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s left side doors and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The injured driver was unconscious and suffered injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. No other occupants were involved. The report highlights the SUV driver’s distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to other vehicles or victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound sedan struck another vehicle on 243 Street, Queens. The driver was partially ejected and both occupants suffered chest injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting a violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling south on 243 Street in Queens collided with another vehicle. The driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained chest injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The front-seat passenger, a 26-year-old female, also suffered chest injuries and abrasions. Both occupants were restrained by harnesses. The sedan's left front bumper and the other vehicle's right front bumper bore the points of impact, with damage extending to the right front bumper and center front end respectively. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash occurred at 4:30 AM. The focus remains on the violent collision and resulting injuries to the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Five occupants suffered head, knee, and full-body injuries in a Queens collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash occurred during left turns on 239 Street. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed to the violent impact and whiplash complaints.

According to the police report, the crash happened on 239 Street in Queens around 3 p.m. Multiple vehicles were involved: two SUVs and a sedan, all making left turns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Five occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 9 to 46, were injured with head, knee, and full-body trauma. All were conscious and none were ejected. Several reported whiplash. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and other vehicular factors, indicating reckless or improper vehicle operation. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims themselves. This collision underscores the dangers of multiple vehicles executing left turns simultaneously at speed, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779537, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Queens' 113 Avenue, injuring four occupants. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Injuries included neck and back trauma, with all victims experiencing shock. Both drivers and passengers suffered internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens' 113 Avenue at 18:29. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided with impact on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. None were ejected from their vehicles. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by failure to yield in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four SUVs and a sedan collided eastbound near Union Turnpike in Queens. Driver inattention triggered a chain reaction. Two female occupants suffered head and neck injuries, both in shock and restrained by seat belts. Impact damaged multiple vehicle panels.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash occurred near 271-12 Union Turnpike in Queens around 8:30 PM. The collision involved four SUVs and one sedan all traveling eastbound. The primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating a failure to maintain focus on the road. The sedan was merging when the crash occurred, impacting the right front bumper. The SUVs sustained damage to various left and rear quarter panels and the center back end. Two female occupants were injured: a 40-year-old driver with neck injuries and a 61-year-old front passenger with head injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error and distraction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Winchester Boulevard in Queens when one driver made a U-turn and the other traveled straight. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old driver suffered head abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Winchester Boulevard near Union Turnpike in Queens. A 58-year-old male driver, licensed in New York and wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with head abrasions. The collision involved two SUVs: one making a U-turn traveling northeast, the other going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. The report cites driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of a Toyota sedan making a left turn on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 13-year-old passenger in the Toyota suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, at 8:33 p.m. on Hillside Avenue in Queens, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling straight ahead north collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan making a left turn. The Tesla impacted the Toyota’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The Toyota carried four occupants, including a 13-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained a head contusion. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the Toyota’s left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to avoid impact. The Tesla driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the Toyota driver was also licensed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles and the vulnerability of passengers inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768020, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at 250 Street in Queens. A 30-year-old female sedan driver suffered neck contusions. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. Impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Injuries were serious but non-ejection ensured survival.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on 250 Street in Queens involving a 2019 sedan and a 2021 SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight— the sedan northbound and the SUV westbound—when they collided frontally. The sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center front end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old licensed female occupant, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of intersecting vehicle paths even when both drivers appear to be proceeding straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768011, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male driver suffered severe injuries in Queens when his SUV, making a left turn, collided with a southbound sedan. The impact struck the SUV’s right side, leaving the driver unconscious with whole-body trauma. Police cited driver distraction as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens at 7:47 a.m. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male, was making a left turn when his vehicle was struck on the right side by a southbound sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The injured driver was not ejected and was found unconscious with injuries to his entire body, wearing a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was also cited for driver inattention. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15