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

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway at dawn. One vehicle overturned after impact to its left rear quarter panel. The driver, unconscious and injured, suffered serious harm. Improper lane usage by the driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:10 AM on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs traveling west. The 49-year-old male driver of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV was merging when his vehicle was struck on the left rear quarter panel by a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact caused the Chevrolet SUV to overturn. The driver was unconscious and sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for the collision, highlighting driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713309, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck barreled into a diesel rig’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. Steel twisted. The 25-year-old driver’s legs were crushed. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. Following too closely left him broken in the cab.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a box truck crashed into the back of a diesel tractor-trailer, according to the police report. The report states the box truck 'slammed into a diesel rig’s rear,' folding steel and pinning the 25-year-old driver. He suffered severe crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious throughout, with pain keeping him awake. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact targeted the center front end of the box truck and the rear of the tractor-trailer. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The collision highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and the dangers inherent in truck traffic on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck merging on the Long Island Expressway struck an SUV from behind. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Obstruction or debris in the roadway forced the SUV to avoid an object, setting the stage for the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 6:00 AM. A tractor truck traveling southeast was merging when it impacted the center front end of the truck with the center back end of a sport utility vehicle traveling east. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor, noting the SUV was avoiding an object in the roadway before the collision. The truck driver’s merging maneuver directly led to the rear-end crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712321, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after losing control on a slippery Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle struck an object front-center while traveling south. The driver, restrained and conscious, was injured despite no ejection from the car.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Cross Island Parkway at 6:34 a.m. The driver, traveling southbound in a 2013 Infiniti sedan, lost control due to slippery pavement conditions, a contributing factor cited in the report. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and remained conscious throughout the incident. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights the hazardous road condition—slippery pavement—as a key factor in the crash, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by roadway maintenance and weather conditions rather than any fault of the driver or victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries in a multi-SUV crash on Cross Island Parkway. Driver inattention caused rear-end impacts. All victims were conscious and restrained. Damage focused on rear and side panels of vehicles traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway at 22:36 involving three sport utility vehicles all traveling northbound. The primary contributing factor cited was driver inattention and distraction. The impact points were the center back end and rear quarter panels of the vehicles. Three occupants were injured: a 34-year-old female left rear passenger with back injuries and whiplash, a 21-year-old male right rear passenger with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 49-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly notes driver inattention as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors listed. Vehicle damage was concentrated on rear bumpers and quarter panels, consistent with a rear-end collision chain reaction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old woman suffered chest contusions after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle was making a left turn when the impact occurred. The pedestrian was left in shock, bearing bruises from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:30 in Queens on 190 Street near 42 Avenue. A 2013 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with chest contusions and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but sufficient to cause injury. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711672, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Horace Harding Expressway, injuring passengers with whiplash and back pain. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides, highlighting dangerous merging conditions and driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:33 on Horace Harding Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling west. One driver was merging while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Two passengers were injured: a 41-year-old female with back injuries and whiplash, and a 60-year-old male with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision and resulting injuries underscore the dangers of distracted driving and merging maneuvers on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old girl was injured crossing Marathon Parkway in Queens. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling northbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Marathon Parkway in Queens outside an intersection when she was struck by a northbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2024 Audi SUV driven by a licensed male driver, made contact with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block or outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV driver changed lanes unsafely, striking a sedan starting from parking. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, enduring shock and pain after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 208 Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 AM. A 29-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and experiencing shock. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. The SUV, traveling east and driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead when it impacted the sedan, which was starting from parking. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe lane changes in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tanker truck struck the rear of an SUV traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited the tanker driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:55 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a tanker truck traveling westbound collided with the center back end of a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the tanker driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The tanker’s front end struck the SUV’s rear center, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right on Northern Boulevard hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, experiencing shock and pain. Driver failure to yield and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Northern Boulevard was making a right turn when it struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The crash occurred in Queens near 221 Street at 5:57 AM.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708443, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions despite airbag deployment. Police cite following too closely as the cause, highlighting driver error and collision impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:45 AM on Cross Island Parkway when a 2016 SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2015 sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV striking the left front bumper of the sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan had one occupant, a 26-year-old female front passenger who was injured, sustaining facial contusions. The airbag deployed during the crash, and the passenger was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New Jersey and the sedan driver from New York. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on the Long Island Expressway at night. Both drivers were traveling west when impact occurred. One driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 on the Long Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of a 2023 Tesla and the left front bumper of a 2007 Mercedes. The 69-year-old male driver of the Tesla was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and hazardous road conditions on this stretch of highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708250, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Cloverdale Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 40, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a Ford SUV and a Hyundai sedan. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 on Cloverdale Boulevard in Queens involving a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south and a 2013 Hyundai sedan traveling east. Both drivers, men aged 40, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, each conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial injuries and shock after his vehicle was struck from behind by an SUV. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center back end, causing injury without ejection or visible complaints.

According to the police report, at 19:55 on the Long Island Expressway, a 23-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a 2021 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended his vehicle. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing facial injuries and shock to the sedan driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the impact pattern indicates the SUV driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end collision. No ejection occurred, and no visible complaints were noted from the injured driver. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707917, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided head-on and side-on along the westbound Long Island Expressway. Two passengers suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries. The impact struck the center back end of a sedan and the left side doors of an SUV, with a box truck hitting front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on the Long Island Expressway involving a sedan, an SUV, and a box truck all traveling westbound. The sedan was struck at the center back end, the SUV sustained damage to the left side doors, and the box truck impacted with its center front end. Two occupants were injured: a 40-year-old male passenger with head injuries and whiplash, and a 35-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV stopped in traffic struck a slowing sedan from behind on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The SUV sustained center back-end damage.

According to the police report, at 9:38 AM on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens, a 2005 SUV traveling south stopped in traffic and was struck from behind by a 2009 sedan also traveling south and slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end. The sedan showed no damage. The front passenger in the SUV, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors but the collision indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or control by the sedan driver, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706379, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver merging on Cross Island Parkway triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles. A 22-year-old female passenger suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe lane changes and driver distraction on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 PM on Cross Island Parkway involving several vehicles traveling northbound. The primary contributing factors were driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. One driver was merging when the collision happened, impacting the left front quarter panel of a sedan and the right side doors of another sedan. A 22-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position sustained a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as causes, highlighting critical driver errors leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving and improper lane maneuvers on New York roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway slowed or stopped and was struck from behind by a tractor truck also heading east. Two occupants in the SUV suffered moderate injuries including back contusions and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 7:00 AM. The SUV, driven by a 40-year-old male, was slowing or stopping when it was hit in the center back end by a tractor truck traveling straight ahead. The impact point on the truck was its center front end. The SUV had two occupants: the driver and a 37-year-old female front passenger. Both occupants were injured with severity level 3 injuries; the driver sustained back contusions and the passenger suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver, indicating possible driver error related to the slowing or stopping maneuver. The tractor truck driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704651, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:37 AM on the Long Island Expressway. A tractor truck traveling east struck the center back end of a sedan also moving east. The impact injured the sedan’s front passenger, a 42-year-old man, who suffered a back injury and was in shock. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors were specified. The focus remains on the truck driver’s responsibility for the rear-end collision that caused injury to the sedan occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703840, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15