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

Two men suffered head injuries in a violent crash on the Long Island Expressway. The pick-up truck struck the sedan’s front center, causing concussions and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious but seriously hurt, restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 4:30 AM. A 2013 Ford pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 2020 Honda sedan also heading east. The point of impact was the roof of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both vehicles had two occupants. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a concussion and head injury while the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained whiplash and head injury. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both injured occupants but does not identify specific driver errors. The collision’s force and impact points indicate a severe crash dynamic, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants despite safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after colliding with a sedan in Queens. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the bike’s center front, causing severe injury. The bicyclist was unlicensed and unprotected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:15 AM in Queens involving a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling west on 209 Street near 39 Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicyclist, a 75-year-old male operating the bike without a license, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and dislocation. The report notes the bicyclist had no safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the bike showed no vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the bicyclist’s unlicensed status as a key element. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited. The impact and ejection underscore the severe consequences of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765548, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on 43 Road in Queens struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower arm. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 43 Road in Queens was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in intersections, directly causing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 76-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the Long Island Expressway, causing a front-end collision. The SUV sustained center front end damage. The driver was injured and experienced shock, with airbags deployed and lap belt used.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver operating a 2013 SUV on the Long Island Expressway fell asleep while driving westbound. The report states the contributing factor as 'Fell Asleep,' leading to a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was injured, suffered shock, and was restrained by a lap belt with airbags deployed. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver fatigue as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian with the left front bumper. The boy suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 34 Avenue in Queens at 3:00 PM. A 13-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765182, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk on 41 Avenue. The impact left her in shock, complaining of pain and nausea, highlighting the deadly cost of driver distraction.

According to the police report, at 17:38 in Queens on 41 Avenue near Kennedy Street, a 2016 Honda SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian's crossing at a marked crosswalk is noted, but no contributing factors related to her behavior are listed. The collision and resulting injuries illustrate the lethal consequences of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan tore down Cross Island Parkway, speed unchecked. The car flipped, metal shrieked, six inside. A seventeen-year-old boy, unbelted, was thrown from the wreck. His body shattered. Sirens wailed through the night, marking another life ended by reckless velocity.

According to the police report, a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway with six occupants crashed after the driver lost control at unsafe speed. The report states, 'A 2014 Nissan, six inside, hit speed and flipped.' The vehicle overturned, and a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear was ejected from the car. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The teen suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The narrative details, 'A 17-year-old boy in the back, no belt, thrown clear. Whole body broken.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers exceed safe speeds, especially with multiple passengers in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 79-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan on 58 Avenue in Queens. Both the SUV driver and her 40-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 58 Avenue in Queens at 12:23. The SUV, driven by a 79-year-old woman, struck the sedan from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Her 40-year-old front passenger, also wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered similar neck injuries. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV struck a stopped motorcycle on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle’s rear passenger, a 61-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling west on Northern Boulevard collided with the rear end of a stopped 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle also heading west. The impact occurred at the motorcycle’s center back end and the SUV’s center front end. The motorcycle carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 61-year-old female, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver of the SUV failed to maintain control and struck the stopped motorcycle, highlighting driver error. The motorcycle driver was stopped in traffic, indicating no fault on the motorcycle’s part. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was struck while crossing Springfield Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The sedan’s front center collided with the pedestrian, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention was cited as the sole contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Springfield Boulevard outside a crosswalk when a 2023 Kia sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided in Queens at 2:05 AM. The male driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police report illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting driver impairment risks.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Queens involving two SUVs at 2:05 AM near 46-17 188 Street. The male driver of a 2017 Dodge SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The other vehicle, a 2014 Nissan SUV, was parked and struck on its left front bumper. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on 188 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist at Underhill Avenue. The 53-year-old female cyclist suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s front center impacted the bike’s right side, causing internal injuries to the rider.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan was traveling straight south on 188 Street when it struck a bicyclist traveling west on Underhill Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints, and was not ejected from her bike. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of vehicle and bike interactions at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions after an SUV collided with a sedan during an unsafe lane change on Northern Boulevard. The crash involved multiple vehicles and highlighted driver inattention and risky maneuvers on a busy Queens roadway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 39-year-old male driver of a 2022 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV, traveling west, collided with a sedan also traveling west that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper. A parked bus was also involved, sustaining damage to its left rear bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash underscores the dangers of inattentive lane changes and driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on Northern Boulevard in Queens left four occupants injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police reported alcohol involvement as a key factor, highlighting driver errors amid the evening rush. No ejections occurred; all victims were conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on Northern Boulevard in Queens involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. Four occupants were injured, all sustaining neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. The injured included two drivers and two front-seat passengers, all conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating driver impairment. One driver was noted to be slowing or stopping before impact, while another was going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily at the center back end and rear bumpers of the involved vehicles. The police report does not list any contributing victim behaviors; the focus remains on the drivers' alcohol involvement as the critical error leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A single-vehicle crash on Horace Harding Expressway left the SUV driver injured and incoherent. Police report cites alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as key factors. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper, deploying airbags and causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:09 on Horace Harding Expressway involving a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling westbound. The driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries classified as severity level 3 and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, indicating a collision with an object or barrier. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed upon impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and excessive speed on city roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758269, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound car swept past an 80-year-old man on 48th Avenue, its bumper slamming into his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious, wounded and cut. The street held no intersection, only danger and steel.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old pedestrian was walking with traffic along 48th Avenue near 206th Street at dusk when a westbound car 'passed too close.' The vehicle's right front bumper struck the man's head, causing severe lacerations and bleeding. The report notes that the pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Passing Too Closely,' a clear driver error. The report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative documents the impact, the injuries, and the absence of intersection controls, underscoring the peril faced by those on foot when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757802, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience, with impact on the bike’s left side. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash on Horace Harding Expressway at 13:50. The rider, driving westbound without a helmet or safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The collision impacted the left side doors of the e-bike, damaging its left front quarter panel. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report explicitly notes the rider’s unlicensed status and driver inexperience, highlighting systemic dangers related to unlicensed operation and unsafe speed on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755239, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a stopped SUV from behind on the Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on the Clearview Expressway when a box truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped SUV. The truck driver was going straight ahead while the SUV driver had stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel, crashing his sedan into a parked car in Queens. He sustained a serious head injury and concussion. The impact damaged both vehicles’ front and rear ends, highlighting a sudden medical emergency on the road.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:22 in Queens near 32-17 214 Place. The driver, a 59-year-old male occupant of a 2014 Subaru sedan, lost consciousness while driving northbound. This loss of consciousness is cited as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the right rear bumper of a parked 2013 Honda sedan, causing center front and back end damage respectively. The driver was not ejected but suffered a head injury classified as severity level 3, including a concussion. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver errors or victim behaviors noted. This incident underscores the danger posed by sudden medical incapacitation behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The trailing driver struck the lead vehicle’s rear, causing neck injuries. The impact left one driver with whiplash, highlighting dangers of close following on high-speed roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 10:08. Two sedans, both traveling west, were involved. The trailing vehicle, a 2017 BMW, was slowing or stopping when it struck the center back end of the lead vehicle, a 2015 Jeep, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the Jeep and the center front end of the BMW. The contributing factor listed is "Following Too Closely," indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured party was the 23-year-old male driver of the BMW, who suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15