Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 23-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a crash on Grand Central Parkway. Two vehicles traveling east collided. Alcohol was involved. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected from the sedan.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2008 SUV and a 2015 sedan—were traveling east on Grand Central Parkway when the SUV struck the sedan's right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old female front passenger who sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate the SUV rear-ended the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653861, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The rear driver, distracted, struck the front vehicle. A 36-year-old woman driving the front SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound. The crash caused center-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Long Island Expressway while traveling eastbound. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The driver of the front vehicle, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The front driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 30-year-old male cyclist crashed on Ascan Avenue in Queens. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Ascan Avenue in Queens was injured in a crash involving only his bike. The cyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No other vehicles were involved, and the cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. There is no indication of failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes. The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face even without collision with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him on Yellowstone Boulevard. The cyclist suffered elbow and hand injuries and a concussion. The crash involved failure to yield and glare, causing impact to the bike’s left side and SUV’s front bumper.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens involving a 2014 SUV and a 29-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, along with a concussion. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors, with glare also contributing. The SUV, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the bike with its center front end and left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW sedan struck an e-bike from behind on 64 Road in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 64 Road in Queens involving a BMW sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-bike was traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a tractor truck backing on 63 Road in Queens. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a concussion. The truck was reversing unsafely. Both vehicles showed center-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 63 Road collided with a tractor truck that was backing unsafely. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Backing Unsafely," indicating the truck driver’s unsafe backing maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors related to vehicle movement and positioning, with no mention of victim fault or additional safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642701, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man was injured crossing 71 Avenue with the signal in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered abrasions and full-body injury. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 71 Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver struck a parked SUV on Queens Boulevard. The rider, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV was damaged on its right rear bumper. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The moped driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and female, with the vehicle stationary at the time of impact. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. No other parties were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637131, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old male driver on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness while driving west. His truck struck an object front-center. He suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was semiconscious but restrained by lap belt and harness. Fatigue caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Toyota truck on Queens Boulevard lost consciousness due to fatigue and drowsiness. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted in a head injury and concussion, with the driver semiconscious at the scene. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy,' indicating driver impairment as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young rider hit a diesel truck on the Long Island Expressway. He flew from his bike. The pavement took him. He died there. The helmet lay behind. The truck rolled on. The road stayed silent.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a diesel tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway. According to the police report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor truck diesel. The motorcyclist, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the trailer, was ejected, and suffered fatal crush injuries. The helmet was found behind him. The truck driver, a 34-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The road was dark and empty. The truck continued on after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. He suffered knee, lower leg, and foot fractures. The bike struck the pavement’s defective surface, causing the crash. The rider was conscious but severely injured.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding south on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens was ejected after his bike hit defective pavement. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pavement Defective" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike’s center front end was damaged. No other vehicles were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors beyond the hazardous road condition. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by poor road maintenance to vulnerable cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck the rear of an SUV on Queens Boulevard. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but only the SUV driver was hurt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also moving east. The SUV driver, a 32-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the SUV. Multiple other vehicles were involved but not injured. No victim fault or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Yellowstone Boulevard. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Two vehicles, a tractor truck and an SUV, collided nearby. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Yellowstone Boulevard near Queens Boulevard. She was not in the roadway when the incident occurred but sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash involved a 2022 tractor truck traveling south and a 2019 SUV also heading south. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. The impact caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and other damage to the truck. The pedestrian's injury severity was classified as moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway at night. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and left rear bumper of the other. A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and defective brakes contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. The 40-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors included 'Other Vehicular' issues, 'Brakes Defective,' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The report lists no failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly, but defective brakes and slippery pavement played a role in the crash dynamics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625173, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck a parked BMW sedan on 63 Drive in Queens. The rider suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both drivers were distracted outside their vehicles. The sedan driver was in shock but uninjured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 63 Drive in Queens when a 29-year-old male e-bike driver traveling southwest hit the left side doors of a parked 2022 BMW sedan. The e-bike rider sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old female, was inside the vehicle wearing a lap belt and experienced shock but no physical injury. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' for both parties. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624159, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman was struck at a Queens intersection. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to notice her crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was distracted, police said.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at 110 Street in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622075, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck struck an e-bike on 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike passenger, a 23-year-old woman, suffered head abrasions and shock. The truck hit the bike’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 71 Avenue in Queens involving a pick-up truck and an e-bike. The e-bike carried two occupants; the left rear passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was injured with head abrasions and shock. The truck, traveling east, struck the e-bike’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the truck’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620238, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered neck abrasions in a Queens crash. Two vehicles collided head-on and side-on at Exeter Street. The child was a rear passenger in the SUV. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Exeter Street in Queens involving a 2023 SUV and a 2016 sedan. The SUV was traveling west and struck the sedan, which was moving northeast. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 4-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." No contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side of the SUV and the front of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618088, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Junction Boulevard near 62 Drive. The pedestrian was walking along the highway when the driver, distracted and inattentive, hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim was unconscious with full-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the collision occurred. The driver was starting from parking and impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Queens Boulevard. The sedan, traveling south, hit her center front. She suffered a head injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No visible complaint was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Nissan sedan traveling south on Queens Boulevard struck her at the intersection with 62 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was in shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15