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

Two sedans collided on Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Both drivers were men, one injured with knee and lower leg contusions. The impact involved the right rear bumper of a parked vehicle and the right front bumper of a moving sedan. Driver errors unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Little Neck Parkway in Queens at 7:30 PM. Two sedans, both traveling north, were involved. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The other sedan, moving straight ahead, impacted the parked car's right rear bumper with its right front bumper. The injured party was a 43-year-old male driver, who suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights risks involving parked vehicles and moving traffic but does not specify driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck multiple parked vehicles on 39 Avenue in Queens. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Damage spread across several parked sedans.

According to the police report, at 2:23 AM in Queens, a 27-year-old male driver traveling east in a 2017 sedan collided with several parked sedans along 39 Avenue. The driver was injured and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the moving sedan, damaging the center front end, and caused damage to the left rear bumpers and quarter panel of multiple parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s improper lane usage led directly to the collision with stationary vehicles, highlighting a failure in vehicle control and lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman driving west on Grand Central Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. The sedan struck an object front-center, causing back injuries. She remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness during the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was traveling westbound on Grand Central Parkway at 4:40 a.m. when the pavement was slippery. The contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery,' indicating loss of vehicle control. The sedan impacted with its center front end, sustaining damage in the same area. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She suffered back contusions and bruises, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious throughout. The report does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle control failures on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman was injured crossing Cullman Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck her, causing upper arm contusions. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers at this Queens location.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Cullman Avenue struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a key role in the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle, suggesting a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by obstructed views for drivers on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Honda motorcycle struck a Volkswagen SUV’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, helmeted but unlicensed, suffered severe bleeding. Metal screamed. The SUV’s bumper crumpled. Westbound lanes bore witness to the violence of improper lane use.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda motorcycle collided with the rear of a Volkswagen SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes. The motorcyclist, a 26-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed and suffered severe bleeding to his entire body, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged, and the sound of impact echoed across the highway. The police report makes clear that improper lane usage and unsafe speed were central to the crash, underscoring the dangers present on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck struck the rear of a slowing sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 5:40 a.m. on the Long Island Expressway, a tractor truck diesel traveling east rear-ended a 2015 Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741205, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV slammed into the back of a stopped vehicle on Cross Island Parkway. The front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs were traveling southbound on Cross Island Parkway when one vehicle was stopped in traffic. The following SUV failed to maintain a safe distance and collided with the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The impact caused the front passenger in the stopped vehicle, a 58-year-old woman, to sustain a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver error of following too closely. Both vehicles suffered damage to their center front and back ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740016, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered facial abrasions while crossing Springfield Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, highlighting dangers at signalized crossings in Queens.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Springfield Boulevard at an intersection in Queens at 7:30 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. She sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, nor does it indicate any fault or contributing behavior by the pedestrian. The crash underscores the persistent risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally with the signal. The vehicle involved was unoccupied at the time and no further details on driver actions or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, colliding center to center.

According to the police report, at 6:35 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 2018 Ford pickup truck traveling eastbound rear-ended a 2014 Chrysler sedan also moving eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility likely affected the pickup truck driver's ability to maintain safe following distance or react in time. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of glare conditions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737150, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered neck and head injuries, both conscious and restrained. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, at 5:39 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a tractor truck traveling west struck the center back end of a westbound SUV. The truck's driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical contributing factor in the collision. The SUV carried three occupants; two passengers, a 31-year-old female front passenger and a 27-year-old male right rear passenger, were injured. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The female passenger suffered neck injuries with complaints of whiplash, while the male passenger sustained head injuries and also complained of whiplash. The report notes no ejections. The truck's front center end and the SUV's rear center end sustained damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736393, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Clearview Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. Four occupants suffered injuries ranging from head trauma to whole-body pain. Driver error of following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Clearview Expressway at 9:30. Two SUVs traveling south collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The contributing factor cited is 'Following Too Closely.' The front vehicle carried four occupants, including a 64-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 22, 25, and 65. All occupants were injured, with complaints of pain, nausea, minor bleeding, and head injuries. The driver and passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The rear vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report explicitly identifies driver error—following too closely and unsafe speed—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735757, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV struck him from behind on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but followed too closely, causing a collision that injured the cyclist’s lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 PM on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured and ejected from his bike after being struck by a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling southwest. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' in the report. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel hitting the bicyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist beyond helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734289, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the right side of an SUV making a left turn on West Alley Road in Queens. The SUV passenger, a 57-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions. The crash involved driver inattention and inexperience, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:30 PM on West Alley Road near Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A bus traveling east collided with the right side doors of a 2005 SUV making a left turn southwest. The bus driver was going straight ahead. The SUV passenger, a 57-year-old female occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious but injured. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, specifically linked to the SUV driver. The impact point was the SUV's right side doors, indicating the bus struck the turning vehicle. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the SUV's right side doors and the bus's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and was caused by unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered back abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on the Long Island Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle traveling westbound. The motorcycle driver, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The SUV was going straight ahead and struck the motorcycle's left front quarter panel with its right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained back abrasions but remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no contributing factors noted. The data highlights the danger posed by unsafe lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV and sedan collided violently on Clearview Expressway. Aggressive driving and following too closely led to severe vehicle damage and injuries. Three occupants suffered shock and painful injuries, highlighting the deadly consequences of reckless driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Clearview Expressway at 5:00 AM involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan traveling north. The SUV, carrying three occupants, was struck on the left side doors, while the sedan was demolished. The report cites aggressive driving/road rage and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV driver was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, experiencing shock and pain. A front passenger suffered knee and foot injuries, and a rear passenger sustained facial injuries, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. The aggressive driving and failure to maintain safe distance directly caused the collision and injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver errors on NYC highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries in a collision between a sedan and an SUV on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction, causing significant vehicle damage and whiplash injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:47 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 62-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. The collision involved a 2023 Ford sedan traveling east and a 2023 Ford SUV making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage included left side doors on the sedan and center front end on the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a motorcycle on Cross Island Parkway, ejecting a 23-year-old female passenger. The impact caused contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed critical driver failure to yield right-of-way on a busy highway.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10 p.m. on Cross Island Parkway involving a 2024 SUV and a 2015 motorcycle, both traveling south. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the motorcycle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 23-year-old female, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious but seriously injured, wearing a helmet at the time. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the victim's actions, focusing on the SUV driver's error. Vehicle damage included the SUV's right front quarter panel and the motorcycle's left front quarter panel, underscoring the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728570, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bus collided with multiple parked SUVs on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. Unsafe speed by the bus driver caused the crash. Five occupants in the bus suffered back, head, and neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, at 6:05 AM on Springfield Boulevard in Queens, a northbound bus struck several parked SUVs. The bus was passing when the collision occurred, impacting the right front bumper and right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bus operator. Five bus occupants were injured, including the 30-year-old female driver who suffered a back injury and four passengers with head, neck, and back injuries. All occupants were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash. The parked SUVs sustained damage primarily to their center back ends and left rear quarter panels. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728816, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider suffered chest injuries and partial ejection after a sedan made a left turn and struck him. The crash happened on 73 Avenue in Queens, with driver inattention and distraction cited as contributing factors. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 73 Avenue in Queens was making a left turn when it collided with a moped also traveling east. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained chest abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the moped's damage was centered on the front end. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. This collision highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle collision on the Long Island Expressway injured a 46-year-old female driver. The crash involved two sedans and an SUV, triggered by driver distraction and tailgating. The lead driver suffered neck injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 5 PM involving three vehicles traveling eastbound: two sedans and one SUV. The primary contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The 46-year-old female driver, an occupant in one of the sedans, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper, suggesting it was struck from behind as well. The report explicitly cites driver errors related to distraction and tailgating as causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15