Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when an SUV struck the rear quarter panel of his sedan. The crash happened on Grand Central Parkway at 1:04 a.m. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:04 a.m. on Grand Central Parkway involving a 2018 SUV and a 2004 sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. The sedan's 27-year-old male driver was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma, remaining conscious with airbag deployment. The report cites "Following Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant injured. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729172, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries after a collision with an SUV changing lanes. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was thrown from the bike, fracturing and dislocating limbs.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 18:13. A 20-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound going straight ahead when he collided with a 2023 SUV also heading westbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes and struck the motorcycle on its left rear bumper, impacting the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining injuries to his entire body including fractures and dislocations. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention while changing lanes. The motorcyclist’s helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729671, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An armored truck struck a sedan from behind on the Vanwyck Expressway in Queens. The sedan driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Tire failure on the truck was a contributing factor, according to police.

According to the police report, at 15:25 on the Vanwyck Expressway in Queens, an armored truck traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The truck's center front end impacted the sedan's left rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and reported whiplash, remaining restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites tire failure or inadequacy on the armored truck as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This crash highlights the systemic dangers posed by vehicle mechanical failures on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729149, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Austin Street in Queens. The driver of a moving sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:38 on Austin Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The driver of the moving Buick sedan, a 36-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. The Buick sedan impacted the left front quarter panel of a parked Mazda sedan with its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan in Queens. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the moped’s right front bumper. Driver distraction by the sedan operator was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 67 Avenue near Queens Boulevard in Queens at 7:20 PM. A sedan, parked and facing north, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, also male and licensed, was identified as inattentive or distracted at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The moped driver was not wearing safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727113, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when an SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, leaving him conscious with internal complaints. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:07 AM in Queens near Metropolitan Avenue, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a 2021 Mercedes SUV traveling south and making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as internal and rated injury severity 3, but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the driver was licensed and operating the SUV alone. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old woman suffered head injuries and bruises after a GMC pick-up truck struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Yellowstone Boulevard and 68 Avenue in Queens at 8:47 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 GMC pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but his distraction led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered severe whole-body injuries and lost consciousness after a BMW sedan hit her at an intersection. The driver, holding only a permit, struck her with the vehicle’s right front bumper while traveling northbound late at night.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 63 Drive at Queens Boulevard against the signal when she was struck by a northbound BMW sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper made impact, causing severe injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body and rendering her unconscious. The driver, a male with a New York permit, was the sole occupant of the 2021 BMW. The report notes the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal but does not list any contributing driver errors explicitly. The collision occurred at 22:11. The pedestrian’s injury severity was rated level 3, indicating serious harm. The driver’s permit status and the pedestrian’s crossing behavior are documented, but no other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.

A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723692, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Grand Central Parkway. Both vehicles struck on right side doors. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. Airbags deployed; driver conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:35 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. Both vehicles impacted each other on their right side doors, with damage noted on the right rear quarter panels. The driver of one sedan, a 30-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious, restrained by a lap belt, and had airbags deployed. The report attributes the collision to driver errors including unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. No contributing factors were assigned to the injured driver, and no victim behaviors were noted as factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on 108 Street in Queens. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered elbow and arm injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 108 Street in Queens. A 2013 Toyota sedan was making a left turn southwest when it struck a 2023 Zhilo e-bike traveling north. The e-bike rider, a 19-year-old male, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the e-bike's left front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 70-year-old man alone in his Chevy lost control on Queens Boulevard. The sedan crashed forward, metal folding, his arm crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreckage, waiting for help in the night’s hush.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man driving a 2011 Chevy sedan eastbound on Queens Boulevard near 64th Avenue fell ill behind the wheel. The report states the sedan 'slammed forward,' resulting in significant front-end damage and leaving the driver with crush injuries to his upper arm and shoulder. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle, but was pinned in the wreckage. The police report lists 'Illness' as the contributing factor in this crash. No other vehicles or road users were involved or injured. The incident underscores the dangers that can arise when a driver loses capacity while operating a vehicle, with the force of the crash causing serious harm to the lone occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720760, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. Two female passengers suffered chest and neck injuries, including whiplash. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction contributed to the crash, causing serious trauma inside the SUV.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2009 Nissan SUV also traveling east. The crash occurred at 13:50. The SUV carried three occupants, including two female passengers aged 31 and 32, both conscious but injured with chest and neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report cites driver errors including "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Both injured passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The collision's impact was centered on the rear of the SUV, indicating the truck struck it from behind. These details highlight the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped tore into a sedan’s side at 62 Drive and 97 Place. Glass shattered. A young rider’s face split open. Blood streaked steel. He stayed awake, clutching his wounds. Distraction behind the handlebars. The city’s metal edge did not yield.

A violent collision unfolded at the corner of 62 Drive and 97 Place in Queens when a moped struck the side of a sedan, according to the police report. The 21-year-old moped rider suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding after his face hit the sedan’s glass. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling straight before the impact, with the moped hitting the center front end and the sedan absorbing the blow on its right side doors. The report notes the moped rider wore no helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the cited driver error. The crash left the rider conscious but bloodied, underscoring the relentless danger posed by distraction and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719160, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Fitchett Street in Queens due to driver inattention. A 3-year-old occupant suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing a crash that damaged the front ends of both vehicles and injured a young passenger.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fitchett Street in Queens at 14:21. The collision involved a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north and a Sedan traveling east. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end impacted the right front quarter panel of the parked Sedan. A 3-year-old occupant in one of the vehicles, restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends, underscoring the force of the collision. The crash underscores the dangers of driver inattention in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old woman was struck on Saunders Street while emerging from behind a parked vehicle. The pick-up truck driver, traveling north, hit her with the right rear bumper. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Saunders Street at 17:52 after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The collision involved a 2018 Toyota pick-up truck traveling north, which struck her with its right rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding and distraction in areas where pedestrians emerge unexpectedly from parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed 69 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:40 on 69 Avenue in Queens. A male driver operating a 2008 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact and suffered a bruise. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian, nor does it cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound SUV struck her outside a crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing 97-11 65 Road in Queens at 11:25 AM. The collision involved a northbound 2024 Lexus SUV, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a signalized intersection or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rating of 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The report explicitly highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714241, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the rear right quarter panel of a pickup truck making a left turn on Queens Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, reporting whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens Boulevard at 11:25 AM involving a 2022 sedan and a 2019 pickup truck. The pickup truck was making a left turn when the sedan, traveling straight ahead northbound, impacted the truck's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling northbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715184, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15