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

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Union Turnpike in Queens. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Union Turnpike in Queens. A 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling west struck the rear of a stopped 2013 Toyota sedan, also westbound. The sedan’s 56-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" by the pick-up truck driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the center back end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain adequate distance behind stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720121, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body injuries after an SUV passed too closely on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The collision struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel, causing pain and shock to the driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The driver of a 2010 Honda sedan, a 31-year-old male, was injured when a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling west passed too closely, striking the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The SUV’s point of impact was its right front bumper. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front areas of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy suffered head injuries and shock after being hit by an SUV traveling north on 213 Street in Queens. The collision occurred while the boy crossed outside an intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian's head.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north on 213 Street in Queens struck him with the vehicle's center front end, impacting the left front bumper. The boy was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision with a pedestrian outside a crosswalk highlights systemic dangers posed by vehicle movements in uncontrolled crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Queens' 119 Avenue. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight. One driver suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The crash caused left front bumper damage to both vehicles. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 119 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM involving two sedans traveling south and west, respectively. Both drivers were licensed women from New York, each with two occupants in their vehicles. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both cars, resulting in damage to the left front bumper of the Honda and the center front end of the BMW. One driver, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with chest injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714803, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a vehicle struck her at an intersection on 216 Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian crossing with the signal. Impact was at the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on 216 Street at 10 p.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound vehicle traveling straight ahead struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. There is no indication of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man suffered facial abrasions in a Queens crash involving a sedan. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt. The vehicle struck with center front end damage. Police report lists no contributing driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 223 Street near Linden Boulevard in Queens at 11:36 p.m. The crash involved a 2020 Mercedes sedan traveling east. The 69-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding by the driver, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. No ejection occurred, and the driver was the sole injured occupant. The data highlights a crash with injuries but no cited driver errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female sedan driver suffered head abrasions after a left-turn collision on 268 Street in Queens. The crash occurred as she reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan’s left front bumper. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn on 268 Street in Queens at 17:09 when the crash occurred. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s reaction as the cause, highlighting driver error without attributing fault to any other road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling west on Hillside Avenue collided head-on. Both drivers, a 22-year-old and a 69-year-old man, suffered abrasions and neck or back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Hillside Avenue in Queens collided at 21:16. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers, a 22-year-old man from Michigan and a 69-year-old man from New York, were injured with abrasions and neck or back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian involvement or victim error. The collision involved two licensed male drivers going straight ahead, indicating a failure in vehicle control or situational awareness leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711702, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2019 SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2015 sedan on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. Two female passengers in the sedan suffered whiplash and neck injuries. The crash exposed driver distraction as the SUV driver failed to maintain attention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:24 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 2019 Chevrolet SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, rear-ended a 2015 Subaru sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. Two female passengers in the sedan, aged 78 and 19, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained injuries described as whiplash and neck trauma, with injury severity rated at level 3. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old boy was struck at a marked crosswalk on 217 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian’s left side. The child suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on 217 Street near 92 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford sedan surged north on Cross Island Parkway. Aggressive driving. Road rage. The right front struck hard. The driver, 54, belted in, never woke. One man, one car, one deadly burst. Then silence.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan was traveling north on Cross Island Parkway when it crashed, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, a 54-year-old male driver. The report states, 'Aggressive driving. Road rage.' The right front of the vehicle struck hard, causing fatal injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage,' highlighting reckless behavior behind the wheel. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The police narrative underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving, with the crash ending in silence and loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706349, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man suffered abrasions and whole-body injury after a sedan disregarded traffic control and failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal in Queens, sustaining serious injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Murdock Avenue in Queens struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant vehicle damage to the sedan’s front center. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash, highlighting the severity of the impact caused by the driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV traveling straight on 251 Street in Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s 19-year-old male driver and a 4-year-old male passenger, both suffering head and facial injuries with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:15 on 251 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by a 19-year-old male, was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver and a 4-year-old male passenger in the rear seat were injured, both experiencing shock and minor bleeding—head injury for the driver and facial injury for the passenger. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the occupants but does not specify any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705014, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue was struck by a sedan backing east. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The victim was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 29-year-old male pedestrian was crossing when a 2024 Honda sedan backing east struck him. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error in vehicle maneuvering. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the pedestrian’s actions. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers reversing without adequate caution in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a Queens crash. According to the police report, improper turning and driver inexperience caused the collision involving multiple vehicles on 217 Street near Hillside Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:39 on 217 Street in Queens. The 31-year-old female driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The female driver was operating a 2016 sedan traveling southbound and was struck on the left side doors. Another vehicle, a 2016 Nissan sedan, was making a left turn traveling northbound and impacted the left front bumper of a parked 2019 Kia SUV. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage align with the cited driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error—specifically improper turning and inexperience—as the cause of this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Springfield Boulevard and 92 Avenue in Queens at 14:13. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chrysler SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to the pedestrian who had the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on Commonwealth Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, colliding front-center with the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:22 on Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian, a 58-year-old male, was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision unfolded on Cross Island Parkway. Drivers traveling north struck each other in a chain reaction. One driver suffered back injuries. Police identified following too closely as the key cause, highlighting dangerous tailgating on the highway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 14:40 involving multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The collision was a chain reaction with impacts at the center front and center back ends of vehicles. A 57-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. This driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash involved an Audi sedan, two SUVs, and a Hyundai sedan, all traveling straight ahead. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver error—specifically the failure to maintain safe following distance—leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701065, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2008 Honda, southbound on Cross Island Parkway, struck head-on. In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. The crash ended his life in the dark, silent and sudden, as the city pressed on.

A deadly collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway when a 2008 Honda sedan, traveling south, struck head-on, according to the police report. The report states, 'In the middle front seat, a 73-year-old man did not move again. He was not thrown. He simply lay there, still, as the dark pressed in.' The victim, an occupant in the middle front seat, was killed in the impact. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, consistent with a head-on crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the fatal consequences of the crash and the systemic dangers present on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700406, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her sedan collided on a slippery Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper, causing bruising but no ejection. The crash occurred early morning, highlighting hazardous road conditions.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Cross Island Parkway at 7:16 a.m. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a key role. The driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. There is no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors beyond the slippery pavement. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This incident underscores the dangers posed by road surface conditions to vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698265, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15