Crash Count for Precinct 109
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,231
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,539
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 920
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 112
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 27
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 109
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 27
+12
Crush Injuries 62
Whole body 35
+30
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Head 8
+3
Neck 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Chest 3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Amputation 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 17
Head 10
+5
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Face 2
Concussion 22
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 115
Neck 52
+47
Head 22
+17
Back 18
+13
Whole body 12
+7
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 198
Lower leg/foot 57
+52
Head 43
+38
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Back 13
+8
Neck 13
+8
Whole body 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 4
Abrasion 191
Lower leg/foot 71
+66
Lower arm/hand 38
+33
Head 34
+29
Whole body 18
+13
Face 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Back 5
Neck 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Pain/Nausea 46
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Chest 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 109?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 109 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 109

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 113 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 69 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
Left turns, broken bodies: Precinct 109’s slow bleed

Left turns, broken bodies: Precinct 109’s slow bleed

Precinct 109: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 1, 2025

A man crossing at College Point Blvd and 41 Ave went down after a driver changed lanes and hit him on Sep 26. Police recorded him as 69, conscious, with an abrasion to his arm NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • A driver in an SUV entered a parked position and hit a woman on an e‑bike at Franklin Ave and Union St on Sep 26 NYC Open Data.
  • A left‑turning SUV hit a 3‑year‑old girl and a 28‑year‑old woman who were crossing with the signal at Elder Ave and Main St on Sep 25; both were recorded with crush injuries NYC Open Data.
  • Another left‑turning driver in a sedan hit a 30‑year‑old man crossing with the signal at 43 Ave and 162 St on Sep 24 NYC Open Data.

The count in this precinct

Since Jan 1, 2022, crashes in Precinct 109 total 8,010, with 4,362 injured and 27 dead, including 109 serious injuries NYC Open Data. People walking bear a heavy share: 14 pedestrians and 3 people on bikes are among the dead here; hundreds more are hurt NYC Open Data.

The danger clusters. Whitestone Expressway and Northern Boulevard are among the worst corridors named in this precinct’s records, along with College Point Boulevard and Main St NYC Open Data.

The pattern at the corner

Left turns keep breaking bodies. Police records list “failure to yield” by drivers in at least 100 injury cases here since 2022, with 1 death tied to that factor NYC Open Data.

Nights are cruel. The death count peaks around 9 PM in this precinct’s hourly breakdown, with additional spikes at the evening rush and later hours NYC Open Data.

Known fixes, delayed at the curb

Precinct 109 can target the turns and crosswalks that keep showing up. Hardened left‑turns, daylighting at corners, and leading pedestrian intervals at the signals would slow drivers and give people on foot a head start. Focused enforcement on failure‑to‑yield at recurring corners—College Point Blvd at 41 Ave; Main St at Elder Ave—would meet the data where it is NYC Open Data.

Citywide tools exist. The city can lower more streets to 20 MPH under Sammy’s Law, and Albany has a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed limiters. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require an intelligent speed‑assistance device after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year, capping speeds to the limit plus 5 MPH CrashCount Take Action.

Who will move first?

This precinct sits in Council District 20, Assembly District 25, and State Senate District 11. Will Council Member Sandra Ung, Assembly Member Nily Rozic, and State Senator Toby Stavisky back and push these steps now? The injuries keep coming. The corners are known.

One more turn. One more body in the crosswalk. It does not have to stay this way. Take one concrete step: ask your reps to slow the streets and rein in repeat speeders here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes occurring between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-01 within Police Precinct 109, and we counted injuries, serious injuries, and deaths for people walking and biking, as well as total crashes. You can view a reproducible filtered query for Precinct 109 and this date range here.
Where are the worst spots in Precinct 109?
Records in this period name Whitestone Expressway, Northern Boulevard, College Point Boulevard, and Main St among the highest-injury corridors. Recent injury crashes also cluster at College Point Blvd at 41 Ave and at Main St at Elder Ave source.
What fixes would help at these corners?
Hardened left turns, daylighting (clearing parked cars near corners), and leading pedestrian intervals at signals reduce turning speeds and give people crossing a head start. Targeted failure-to-yield enforcement by the precinct at repeat locations is also warranted. These steps follow directly from the local crash patterns documented in precinct data.
What can local officials do right now?
City leaders can expand 20 MPH zones under Sammy’s Law and Albany can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to require intelligent speed limiters for repeat offenders. Ask Council District 20, Assembly District 25, and Senate District 11 to act here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Nily Rozic

District 25

Council Member Sandra Ung

District 20

State Senator Toby Stavisky

District 11

Other Geographies

Precinct 109 Police Precinct 109 sits in Queens, District 20, AD 25, SD 11.

It contains Queens CB7, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 109

24
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Main Street in Queens

Jun 24 - SUV and e-bike collided on Main Street. E-bike rider, 38, suffered arm injury and shock. SUV showed rear damage. Police list all factors as unspecified.

An SUV and an e-bike collided on Main Street in Queens. The 38-year-old e-bike rider was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported shock. According to the police report, the SUV was parked before the crash and sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. All contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The SUV driver and another occupant, both 64, were not seriously hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers

Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.

A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
22
Sedans Collide on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens

Jun 22 - Two sedans crashed on Booth Memorial Avenue. One driver bruised his back. Police cite inexperience and alcohol. Passengers shaken. Streets stay unforgiving.

Two sedans collided on Booth Memorial Avenue at Kissena Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a 47-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion. Four other occupants, including another driver and passengers, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. Fatigue was also noted for several involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash highlights the risks when drivers lack experience and drive under the influence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
21
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Union Street

Jun 21 - An SUV hit a 78-year-old woman crossing Union Street. She bled from her abdomen and pelvis. The driver went straight. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A 78-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Union Street at Sanford Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she suffered minor bleeding and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any driver errors or violations. The pedestrian's action was noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but the police did not list this as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt

Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.

A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
14
SUVs Collide on College Point Boulevard; Child Injured

Jun 14 - Two SUVs crashed on College Point Boulevard. A six-year-old boy suffered crush injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. One driver was unlicensed. Impact hit hard. Metal twisted. Lives changed.

Two station wagons collided on College Point Boulevard at King Road in Queens. A six-year-old boy riding as a rear passenger was injured, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the crash was caused by unsafe speed. One driver was unlicensed. The impact struck the right side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
10
Sedan Slams Center Front on 37 Ave

Jun 10 - A sedan struck hard at the center front on 37 Ave near Union St in Queens. Two men inside. One suffered an eye injury. The other’s injuries are unclear. The crash left pain and confusion. The police report lists no clear cause.

A sedan traveling south on 37 Ave at Union St in Queens crashed, striking the center front end. According to the police report, two men were inside the vehicle. The driver, age 45, suffered an eye injury and was described as incoherent, with complaints of pain or nausea. The other occupant, also 45, sustained unspecified injuries. The police report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both contributing factors for the driver and occupant are marked as 'Unspecified.' No mention is made of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the sudden violence that can erupt on city streets, even when the official record offers few answers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
10
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing College Point Blvd

Jun 10 - A 79-year-old man crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal was hit. He suffered a head injury and abrasions. The crash happened at 22nd Avenue in Queens. The driver’s actions remain unspecified. The street saw blood and confusion.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing College Point Boulevard at 22nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when he was struck. He sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Whitestone Expressway

Jun 8 - A motorcycle struck a sedan’s rear on Whitestone Expressway. One man suffered crush injuries. Two sedans and a motorcycle tangled. The crash left a driver semiconscious. Police cited following too closely. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One male driver, age 39, was injured with crush injuries and found semiconscious. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The motorcycle, traveling north and changing lanes, hit the right rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The impact damaged the right side doors of the sedan and the motorcycle’s front end. Two other occupants, a 42-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male, were listed with unspecified injuries. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
SUV and Sedan Collide on Juniper Avenue

Jun 8 - Two cars met hard on Juniper Avenue. Metal crumpled. One man, sixty-one, left with a bruised neck. Police blamed failure to yield and a bad turn. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A crash involving a sedan and an SUV unfolded on Juniper Avenue at Colden Street in Queens. According to the police report, one sixty-one-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion. Four other men, ages forty-three and sixty-one, were listed as occupants and drivers, with unspecified injuries. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and side panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes that the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision highlights the risks when drivers fail to yield and turn improperly on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Two Boys in Queens

Jun 8 - A car struck two boys crossing Linden Place at 31st Road. Both walked with the signal. Both suffered crush injuries to their legs. The driver sped south and failed to yield. The street turned violent. The boys survived. The danger remains.

Two boys, ages 4 and 13, were injured while crossing Linden Place at 31st Road in Queens. According to the police report, both children were pedestrians at the intersection, crossing with the signal when a southbound vehicle struck them. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both boys suffered crush injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, but remained conscious after the crash. The data does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. The crash highlights the risk faced by pedestrians, especially children, when drivers fail to yield and speed through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
5
SUV Passes Too Close, Elderly Driver Trapped

Jun 5 - A sedan and SUV collided on 155th Street in Queens. An 83-year-old man was trapped, unconscious, with crushed legs. Police cite passing too closely. Metal twisted. Doors smashed. The street fell silent as first responders worked to free the injured driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 42-20 155th Street in Queens involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. An 83-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his lower legs and was found trapped and unconscious in his vehicle. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the sedan was hit on the left front bumper and left side doors. No other injuries were specified for the remaining occupants. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers pass too close, leaving vulnerable road users at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
3
SUV Backs Into Motorscooter on 37th Avenue

Jun 3 - An SUV reversed into a motorscooter on 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. The crash left others shaken but not seriously hurt. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a motorscooter collided at 143-55 37th Avenue in Queens. The SUV, driven by a 76-year-old man, backed unsafely into the path of the motorscooter. The 38-year-old motorscooter driver suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. Two other occupants, both men, were listed as involved but not seriously injured. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash underscores the risk when drivers reverse without care.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
2
SUV Strikes Child Crossing Parsons Blvd

Jun 2 - A ten-year-old girl was hit by an SUV on Parsons Blvd near Holly Ave. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver kept going straight. The crash left the child in shock. No driver errors were listed by police.

A ten-year-old pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck her on Parsons Blvd at Holly Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the girl was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle, traveling north and going straight, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered contusions to her abdomen and pelvis and was described as being in shock. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, even when no driver fault is officially recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
2
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Three in Queens

Jun 2 - A taxi and a sedan collided at Holly Avenue and Robinson Street. Three women suffered injuries—head, chest, and arm. Shock and pain followed the impact. Metal bent. Doors crumpled. The street fell silent as emergency crews arrived.

A crash involving a taxi and a sedan took place at Holly Avenue and Robinson Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. Three women were injured: a 70-year-old passenger suffered a head injury, a 49-year-old driver sustained chest pain, and a 48-year-old driver had bleeding from her arm. All reported shock. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage included a left front bumper on the sedan and right side doors on the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
1
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Roosevelt Ave

Jun 1 - A motorcycle and SUV collided at Roosevelt Avenue and Parsons Boulevard. The SUV turned left. The motorcycle hit the SUV’s side. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in Queens. The street stayed open.

A crash at Roosevelt Avenue and Parsons Boulevard in Queens involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the SUV. One person, the motorcycle rider, was injured with abrasions and a leg injury. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the failure to yield. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
31
SUV Driver Slams Into Stopped Car on Parkway

May 31 - Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. One driver struck the rear of a stopped car. A man suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Traffic halted. The road turned dangerous in a blink.

According to the police report, two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. One SUV, traveling north, was stopped in traffic when another SUV, also northbound, struck it from behind. A 36-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The front SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the striking vehicle was damaged at the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
30
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on 150th Street

May 30 - A 73-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 150th Street near Roosevelt Avenue. He suffered a bruised leg. The driver failed to yield and sped. The street saw blood and confusion. The system failed the walker.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV on 150th Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was traveling at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian, who was not at an intersection, suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger faced by those on foot when drivers disregard basic traffic laws.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
29
Failure to Yield Injures Five on College Point Blvd

May 29 - Two sedans collided at College Point Blvd and 34 Ave. Five people hurt. Impact tore metal, left bodies aching. Police cite failure to yield. System failed to protect riders inside.

Two sedans crashed at College Point Blvd and 34 Ave in Queens. Five occupants suffered injuries, including pain, abrasions, and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one car and the front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before the driver error. The system left passengers and drivers exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
28
Three Sedans Collide on Utopia Parkway, Injuring Drivers and Passengers

May 28 - Metal crashed on Utopia Parkway. Three sedans tangled. Drivers and passengers hurt. Head, arm, and shoulder injuries. Shock followed. Cars overturned and battered. No clear cause named. Streets in Queens ran red with sirens.

Three sedans collided on Utopia Parkway at 45th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two vehicles were making a U-turn and changing lanes, while a third went straight. The crash left four people injured: a 25-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury, a 28-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 21-year-old female driver hurt her shoulder. All three showed signs of shock. Another eight-year-old passenger and several adults were listed as uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. One car overturned, another took damage to the right rear bumper, and a third was struck on the left front quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04