Crash Count for Precinct 111
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,603
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,972
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 363
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 111?
SUVs/Cars 42 6 2 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

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

Precinct 111: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll: Death on Familiar Streets

A man steps off the curb. A sedan does not stop. In Precinct 111, the story repeats. Eight people killed. Twenty left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. In the last twelve months alone, three families lost someone forever. One was a child. One was a senior. One was a neighbor who never made it home. NYC Open Data

Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. In this precinct, sedans and SUVs are the weapons in nearly every pedestrian death. Trucks and vans add to the count. Bikes and motorcycles do not. The numbers do not lie. The street is not safe for the old, the young, or anyone in between.

The Pattern: No End in Sight

Crashes do not slow down. Over 1,100 crashes in the last year. Six hundred forty-five injuries. Five left with life-changing wounds. The faces change, but the pattern does not. A sedan on Utopia Parkway. An SUV on the Cross Island. A truck on the Long Island Expressway. The names fade. The pain does not.

Speed and distraction kill. The data shows it. Unsafe speed. Driver inattention. These are not accidents. They are choices. The cost is paid in blood and bone.

The Response: Leadership on the Line

Local leaders have the power. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders. The police can write tickets for reckless driving, for failing to yield, for speeding past schools. But the pace is slow. The deaths are not.

Precinct 111 can do more. The tools are there. Crack down on speeding. Target the hotspots. Protect the crosswalks. Every ticket is a warning. Every warning is a life that might be spared.

Act Now: Demand Action Before the Next Siren

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits, more enforcement, and safer streets. Do not wait for another child’s name in the news. The disaster is slow, but it is relentless. Only action will stop it.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 111

SUVs Collide on Queens Parkway, Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed at the intersection of West Alley Road and Douglaston Parkway in Queens. A 66-year-old female driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 6:40 AM in Queens when a 2024 Honda SUV traveling eastgoing straight ahead collided with a 2022 Mercedes SUV making a left turn southbound on Douglaston Parkway. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Honda and the right side doors of the Mercedes. The 66-year-old female driver of the Honda was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning and through traffic, with driver errors implied by the crash dynamics.


Dump Truck Rear-Ends Box Truck on Clearview Expressway

A dump truck driver changed lanes and followed too closely, crashing into the rear of a box truck on Clearview Expressway. The impact injured a front passenger with neck trauma. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound.

According to the police report, at 8:20 a.m., a dump truck traveling south on Clearview Expressway changed lanes and struck the right rear bumper of a box truck also traveling south. The dump truck driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The collision caused center front end damage to the dump truck and right rear bumper damage to the box truck. A 59-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. Multiple vehicles, including SUVs, were involved but the primary driver error was the dump truck driver's failure to maintain safe distance while changing lanes.


SUV Strikes Sedan Making U-Turn in Queens

A 61-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries after her vehicle was hit on the left side by a sedan making a U-turn. The crash occurred on Springfield Boulevard. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:15 AM on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. A 61-year-old female SUV driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured in the head and remained conscious after the collision. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a U-turn southwestbound when it struck the left side doors of the SUV traveling straight south. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was not ejected and suffered internal complaints. Vehicle damage included the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.


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Two SUVs Collide on Queens Street at High Speed

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on on 249 Street in Queens. Both drivers and front passengers suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained heavy front and side damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 249 Street in Queens around 9 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one eastbound and one westbound, when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The impact points were the left front bumper and right front bumper, with vehicle damage to the left side doors and right front quarter panel. Two occupants in each vehicle were injured: the 46-year-old female driver and the 18-year-old female front passenger in one vehicle both suffered whiplash and head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement, focusing solely on driver errors and unsafe speed as the cause of the collision.


78-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A 78-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries when a pick-up truck making a left turn struck him in Queens. The driver’s view was obstructed and distracted, leading to a collision with the pedestrian off the roadway near Douglaston Parkway.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was making a left turn near 39-50 Douglaston Parkway in Queens at 9 PM when it struck a 78-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian, not in the roadway, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Dodge truck with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors such as failing to maintain clear sight lines and attention during turning maneuvers.


Distracted Driver Backs SUV Into Vehicle

In Queens, a 62-year-old man driving a 2009 SUV was injured when the vehicle was struck on its left rear quarter panel during a backing maneuver. The driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 53-11 195 Street at 11:20 p.m. The driver, a 62-year-old male occupant of a 2009 Acura SUV, was backing the vehicle eastbound when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. He sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Two-Vehicle Crash on 32 Avenue Injures Driver

A 90-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on 32 Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield and disregarded traffic control, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 11:50 involving a 2019 sedan making a right turn and a 2022 SUV traveling straight westbound on 32 Avenue. The sedan driver, a 90-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the SUV was damaged at its right front bumper. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights critical driver failures leading to injury and vehicle damage.


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Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway

A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on the Long Island Expressway. Two passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sedan, both traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway, collided when the truck struck the sedan's center back end. The truck driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' while the sedan driver was noted for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Two sedan occupants, a 33-year-old female left rear passenger and a 26-year-old male front passenger, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors as the primary contributors to the crash, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck.


Three Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway

Three sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact centered on front and rear ends. A 21-year-old male driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police report lists unspecified driver errors as contributing factors.

According to the police report, three sedans were traveling northbound on Cross Island Parkway when they collided. The point of impact involved the center front and back ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. One driver, a 21-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, suggesting driver errors but does not specify details such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the vehicle impacts and driver involvement.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Queens Union Turnpike

Two SUVs collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The second vehicle struck the first from behind. A 50-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Union Turnpike in Queens at 17:34. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead. The second SUV struck the first at the right rear bumper, causing center back-end damage to the lead vehicle and center front-end damage to the striking vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle was cited for following too closely, a contributing factor to the crash. The 50-year-old male driver of the lead SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy city streets.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist During Left Turn

A bicyclist was ejected and severely injured after a sedan struck him on Northern Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered fractures and was unconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 9:28 PM. A sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan’s right side doors, while the bike sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Mercedes sedan with two occupants.


Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Rear-Ends SUV, Driver Bleeds

A sedan barreled south on Francis Lewis Boulevard, slamming into an SUV and a parked car. The driver, head bloodied, lay unconscious. Alcohol and distraction fueled the crash. The street was silent, the toll loud and clear.

A violent crash unfolded on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 46th Avenue in Queens when a southbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle and then collided with a parked car. According to the police report, the 29-year-old male driver of the sedan was found unconscious, suffering severe head bleeding. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative details how the sedan 'slammed into the rear of an SUV, then a parked car,' leaving the driver slumped and bleeding. No evidence from the report indicates any error or contributing action by the SUV occupants or the parked vehicle. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver impairment and distraction, as documented by the responding officers.


Pick-up Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 71-year-old man suffered severe head injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing Cloverdale Boulevard at an intersection when the truck struck him head-on, leaving him semiconscious with fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on Cloverdale Boulevard in Queens. A GMC pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained serious head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found semiconscious. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors. The truck's point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.


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Drowsy Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash

A fatigued driver fell asleep behind the wheel on Cross Island Parkway, striking multiple stopped vehicles. Two drivers suffered neck injuries and concussions. The impact centered on rear ends, revealing a chain reaction from driver error and drowsiness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on Cross Island Parkway. A 29-year-old male driver of a 2020 Dodge pick-up truck fell asleep and was fatigued, causing him to collide with several stopped vehicles traveling south. The report lists "Fell Asleep" and "Fatigued/Drowsy" as contributing factors for the pick-up truck driver. The impact points were primarily on the center front end of the pick-up and the center back ends of the other vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. Two drivers were injured: the fatigued male pick-up driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 49-year-old female driver in one of the struck vehicles sustained a concussion and neck injury. Both drivers were conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed in the female driver's vehicle. The crash highlights the systemic danger of driver fatigue leading to multi-vehicle collisions.


Sedan Driver Injured in Queens Side Impact

A 61-year-old man driving a 2017 sedan on the Long Island Expressway suffered full-body injuries and shock after a left-side collision. The crash stemmed from a driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing significant trauma without ejection.

According to the police report, at 21:10 on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, a 61-year-old male driver was injured when his 2017 Honda sedan was struck on the left side doors. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead before impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of sudden driver reactions to external traffic conditions on high-speed roadways.


Queens Multi-Car Crash Injures Elderly Driver

A chain collision on Union Turnpike in Queens left a 72-year-old driver injured with neck pain and shock. The crash involved three eastbound vehicles and was caused by a driver following too closely, striking the rear of another vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on Union Turnpike in Queens involving three eastbound vehicles: a 2022 Ford SUV, a 2016 Honda sedan, and a 2012 Nissan sedan. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end chain collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The 72-year-old male driver of the Honda sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe consequences for vulnerable occupants in multi-vehicle collisions.


Distracted Truck Driver Injures SUV Occupant

A distracted truck driver rear-ended a stopped SUV on Clearview Expressway. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries and was semiconscious. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and exposed systemic risks from driver inattention.

According to the police report, at 11:26 AM on Clearview Expressway, a tractor truck diesel traveling south struck the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious after the crash. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the truck driver. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the truck, also traveling south, impacted its center back end with the truck's left front bumper. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction behind the wheel, which led to a violent rear-end collision and serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.


Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle in Queens

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Douglaston Parkway, injuring the driver. The impact caused neck contusions and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles suffered center back end damage in the northbound lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Douglaston Parkway in Queens around 10:00 a.m. A 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling north and starting in traffic, rear-ended a 2024 Volvo sedan that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the Volvo, a 41-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center back ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


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SUV Rear-Ends Truck on Long Island Expressway

A SUV collided into the rear of a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. All victims were conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:38 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A 2010 SUV traveling east struck the center back end of a 2016 tractor truck also traveling east. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck had no damage. Three occupants in the SUV—one driver and two passengers—were injured, all suffering neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. All three were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses during the crash. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the SUV driver. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance.


Sedan Rear-Ends Truck on Long Island Expressway

A sedan collided into the rear of a truck on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. The crash was caused by the sedan driver following too closely, striking the truck’s front end with the right bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan traveling east struck the center front end of a truck also traveling east. The point of impact on the sedan was the right front bumper. The sedan driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely,' a critical driver error that led to the collision. The injured party was a 54-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the sedan. She was conscious and sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors from the victim or other parties. The crash highlights the dangers of inadequate following distance on high-speed roadways.