Eight Dead, Countless Broken—Precinct 111 Streets Are Killing Fields

Metal scraped on 253 Street near Horace Harding Expressway. Two sedans collided. A 29-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion. Emergency lights flashed. The morning air was sharp with the sound of impact and the smell of oil.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 253 Street near Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The collision left a 29-year-old male driver with a neck injury and a contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured person was an occupant and driver, and no other injuries were reported. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Dawn light on the Long Island Expressway. Two workers in the roadway, struck and bruised. Sirens echo as both remain conscious, pain radiating through their bodies. Metal and glass, the sharp smell of gasoline, and the thud of impact hang in the air.

Two pedestrians, a 36-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, were injured while working in the roadway on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles, with alcohol involvement listed as a contributing factor. Both pedestrians suffered contusions and injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify further driver actions beyond alcohol involvement. Helmet use or signaling was not mentioned as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Metal screeched on Clearview Expressway as a box truck slammed into the back of a sedan. A 31-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered back and internal injuries. Emergency lights flashed in the late afternoon, traffic snarled, and pain lingered in the air.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Clearview Expressway struck the rear of a sedan, injuring the 31-year-old woman driving the sedan. She sustained back and internal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance before the crash. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited in the data. The impact damaged the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

On 56 Ave at 220 St, a 61-year-old woman on an e-scooter was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The impact left her conscious but bleeding from the head, with an abrasion. Sirens echoed as the street filled with flashing lights.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound e-scooter on 56 Ave at 220 St in Queens. The 61-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and was reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV sustained no damage, while the e-scooter was struck on its right side doors. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment, but helmet use was not cited as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old woman crossing Bell Blvd in a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan backing south. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Bell Blvd in Queens. A 46-year-old female pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2018 Chevrolet sedan backing south struck her. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The vehicle had no visible damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but severe enough to cause injury. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to safely back and maintain attention as the cause. No victim fault or contributing pedestrian behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801974, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck him while crossing Utopia Parkway. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. Impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper near an intersection.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Utopia Parkway at an intersection when a 2018 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver was making a left turn traveling southeast when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The victim suffered back injuries and was in shock. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801869, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after rear-ending another sedan while traveling south on Cross Island Parkway. The collision caused whiplash and was triggered by the driver’s inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cross Island Parkway around 11:00 AM. A 34-year-old female driver of a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. The report states the collision involved two sedans traveling southbound. The Toyota sedan struck the rear center of another sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The primary contributing factors listed are the driver’s inattention and distraction, compounded by a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed head-on on the Long Island Expressway shortly after midnight. Unsafe speed caused the collision. A 17-year-old driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions but remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained damage to front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:33 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The collision impacted the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 17-year-old male occupant, who was the driver of one SUV, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front and rear panels, illustrating the force of impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver suffered severe leg injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Clearview Expressway. The crash involved multiple trucks traveling southbound. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The driver remained conscious but fractured his knee and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 on Clearview Expressway involving several trucks traveling southbound. The box truck driver, a 62-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the contributing factor as unsafe speed. The box truck's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, indicating a collision with other trucks, including a tractor truck and a dump truck. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The police report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe speed as a primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a van backing up in Queens. The impact caused injuries to his entire body and left him in shock. Driver inattention and unsafe backing led to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM in Queens near 48-45 189 Street. A van traveling north was backing up when it struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors to the collision. The van’s point of impact was the center back end, confirming the pedestrian was hit during the vehicle’s reversing maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in active roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798900, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and head contusions. The crash caused left front bumper damage to the truck and rear damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, at 8:11 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling westbound collided with the center back end of a westbound sedan. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper striking the sedan's rear. The sedan carried three occupants: a 23-year-old male driver, a 38-year-old female rear passenger, and a 55-year-old male front passenger. All three sustained contusions and bruises to the neck or head but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. Vehicle damage included left front bumper damage to the truck and rear-end damage to the sedan. The report does not attribute fault to the victims or note any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver traveling north on Francis Lewis Blvd collided with a stationary vehicle, causing multiple injuries. The sedan overturned, injuring four occupants, all restrained but shocked and bleeding. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on busy city streets.

According to the police report, at 9:00 PM in Queens near 34-09 Francis Lewis Blvd, a sedan traveling north struck a parked vehicle and then a stationary SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan overturned on impact, hitting the right side doors. Four occupants in the sedan were injured, including the 70-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 33 to 71. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Injuries involved the entire body, with some victims experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victims. This crash highlights the severe consequences of driver distraction leading to a violent collision and vehicle overturn on a busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Cross Island Parkway struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles showed front and rear end damage.

According to the police report, at 16:55 on Cross Island Parkway in Queens, a sedan driven by a 49-year-old woman collided with the rear of a southbound SUV. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV sustained damage to its center back end. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was conscious but injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors, such as victim behavior, were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Bell Blvd in Queens at approximately 8:30 PM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the point of impact was noted as 'No Damage,' indicating the pedestrian absorbed the force. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but highlights the pedestrian's crossing without a signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s left turn maneuver and failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing the street created a hazardous situation resulting in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the collision at a Queens intersection, leaving the pedestrian conscious with abrasions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Utopia Parkway in Queens struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lexus sedan. This crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness as central causes of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing Northern Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. The driver, traveling eastbound, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens outside of a designated crosswalk or intersection. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The collision occurred at 18:52 when a 2023 BMW sedan, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, damaging the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian error or fault. The impact outside a crosswalk highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the critical role of driver vigilance in preventing serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway injured three occupants. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, causing rear and front-end impacts. All injured parties suffered whiplash and back injuries but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:52 involving several vehicles traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The primary contributing factor was unsafe lane changing by one or more drivers. The collision involved a pallet truck, multiple sedans, and a pickup truck, with impacts at center front and center back ends. Three occupants were injured: a 52-year-old male driver with back injury and whiplash, a 39-year-old female passenger with neck injury and whiplash, and a 53-year-old female driver with back injury and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites unsafe lane changing as the driver error leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three passengers suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash, leaving occupants conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on the Long Island Expressway, a box truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also heading east. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck impacted its center back end with the truck's center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Three sedan occupants, all wearing lap belts, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The injured passengers, aged 20, 22, and 45, were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and tailgating—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on 210 St in Queens. The 19-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:13 on 210 St in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 19-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fractured elbow and hand dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles had front bumper damage, indicating a frontal impact. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors in the report. The crash highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. Driver inattention caused the crash. A 32-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles traveled eastbound when impact occurred at center back and front ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided, with one striking the other from behind. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. A 32-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed, with one from New Jersey and the other from New York. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15