Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 102 St and 62 Rd in Queens. A 49-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash caused shock and injury but no ejections were reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and west respectively collided on 102 St near 62 Rd in Queens at 4:00 PM. The female driver of the northbound Jeep sedan was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of the westbound Subaru sedan. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify 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 4791621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 63 Drive in Queens. The left front bumper of one struck the right side doors of the other. A 59-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Unsafe lane changing and driver fatigue were cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 63 Drive in Queens at 20:53. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided, with the left front bumper of one vehicle impacting the right side doors of the other. The front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The driver of the striking vehicle held a permit and was female, while the other driver was licensed and male. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of unsafe lane changes and driver fatigue in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling southeast on 62 Drive in Queens was making a left turn at 16:56 when it struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was not at fault; the collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing up collided with a parked sedan on 108th Street in Queens. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Driver distraction and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:28 on 108th Street in Queens. A 2006 Ford sedan was backing up when it struck a parked 2014 Chevrolet sedan. The point of impact was the center back end on both vehicles. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 30-year-old female, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the part of the backing vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks associated with vehicle backing maneuvers and driver distraction in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian’s lower body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:14 on Queens Boulevard near Union Turnpike. A 36-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Honda SUV made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged in the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780129, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk on Saunders Street in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:24 on Saunders Street in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a northbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and emotional shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with marked pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779657, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old sedan driver rear-ended a moped on Queens Blvd in Queens. The driver was ejected and suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Blvd near 76 Rd in Queens at 10:31 p.m. A 21-year-old male sedan driver, traveling eastbound, rear-ended a moped also moving eastbound. The sedan's center front end struck the moped's center back end. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained neck injuries, classified as moderate severity. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factors. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The moped driver was unlicensed, but no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The collision highlights driver errors in maintaining safe following distance and attention on a busy Queens corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The vehicle's right front bumper hit her at a marked crosswalk. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 110 Street and 67 Road in Queens at 9:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The impact caused contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's abdomen and pelvis. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing at an intersection in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 71 Ave and Queens Blvd in Queens at 7:00 AM. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle involved was a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling south, going straight ahead. The report notes no vehicle damage or point of impact damage, and no contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was recorded, but no contributing factors were assigned to either party. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 108 Street in Queens. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 108 Street near 67 Road in Queens at 8:47 p.m. The impact occurred at the center front end of one SUV and the right side doors of the other. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female occupant, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed females traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injuries and damage highlight the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old man crossing Metropolitan Avenue outside a crosswalk was struck by a westbound SUV. The impact hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver proceeded straight, causing severe injury without yielding.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Ford SUV traveling westbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens around 12:03 AM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle's center front end collided with his head, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The report notes the pedestrian’s location as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and action as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' No specific driver contributing factors were listed, but the collision occurred while the driver was going straight ahead, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian in the roadway. The driver was licensed and operating a 2003 SUV. The pedestrian’s injury severity was rated at level 3, highlighting the serious impact of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old female moped driver suffered a concussion and head injury after losing control on slippery pavement in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the vehicle. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female moped driver traveling eastbound on 77 Avenue in Queens lost control due to slippery pavement conditions. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, indicating a loss of control rather than collision with another vehicle. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle but suffered a head injury resulting in a concussion. The driver was conscious at the scene and the injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A female SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision caused by unsafe lane changing. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The crash occurred shortly after midnight on Grand Central Parkway, eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV, indicating the vehicle struck or was struck during a lane change maneuver. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision also involved another vehicle traveling eastbound, which sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk on Horace Harding Expressway. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 17:13 on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2023 Nissan sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision underscores the critical role of driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in pedestrian injuries on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock. Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision at a busy Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on 65 Rd was making a right turn when it struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773370, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan merging on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s left rear quarter panel was struck. A rear passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Jewel Avenue near Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. A box truck traveling straight ahead struck the center back end of a sedan that was merging northbound. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. A 49-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan, restrained by a lap belt, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The box truck showed no damage. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe merging maneuvers in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773392, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 58-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers from distracted driving.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 RD and Queens Blvd when a 2024 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to maintain attention while executing the left turn. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield or properly observe pedestrians in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773183, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 82-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but survived the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:51 AM on 62 Drive near Alderton Street in Queens. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Ford sedan struck her at the intersection. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and the sole occupant of the sedan. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772652, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Ellwell Crescent in Queens, striking each other’s sides. An 8-year-old passenger suffered facial abrasions and shock. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic controls as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right and left quarters.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Ellwell Crescent in Queens involving two sedans traveling west and south. The vehicles collided with impact on the right side doors of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. An 8-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering abrasions to the face and emotional shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim’s behavior. Vehicle damage included the right rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan and the left front quarter panel of the southbound sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a 10-year-old boy riding an e-scooter on Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter's left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, at 17:40 on Metropolitan Ave in Queens, a 2018 SUV traveling north struck a 10-year-old boy riding an e-scooter southbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper. The boy, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with four occupants. The e-scooter rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like child e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771475, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15