Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 59-year-old woman was struck while crossing 70 Road with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 70 Road after being hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The 59-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the same area. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612925, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A van struck a parked sedan on Queens Boulevard. The sedan’s driver and rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The van driver was distracted. No vehicles showed damage. Both injured remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet van traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 35-year-old woman, and a 29-year-old female passenger in the rear seat were injured, both reporting back pain and whiplash. The van driver, a licensed male, was entering a parked position when the crash occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Neither vehicle sustained damage, and no occupants were ejected. The sedan driver used a lap belt and harness; the passenger had no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even at low speeds near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed head-on on 62 Drive in Queens. A 74-year-old sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan and a 2017 SUV collided while both traveling westbound on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the SUV's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 74-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn on 70 Road in Queens. The impact fractured her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 70 Road and Austin Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The collision caused a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other factors such as helmet use or signaling were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4607603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV slammed into the back of a box truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck sustained damage at its rear center.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver of a 2019 BMW SUV collided with the center back end of a 2020 box truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion, but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The box truck was damaged at its rear center. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The collision involved vehicles traveling eastbound, both going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man driving an SUV on 108 Street in Queens fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle struck an object head-on. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver operating a 2017 Chevrolet SUV on 108 Street in Queens fell asleep while driving northbound. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing damage to the SUV. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a parked van on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger, a 24-year-old man, suffered a neck injury. The crash happened at 12:45 a.m. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the impact. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west on Woodhaven Boulevard collided with a parked Nissan van. The front passenger in the SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the van was damaged on its right front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors that led to injury inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584931, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Van Wyck Expressway. An SUV merged and struck the rear of a sedan. Two women inside the sedan suffered neck and hip injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 Acura SUV merging southbound on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear bumper. Two female occupants in the sedan were injured: a 39-year-old driver with neck whiplash and a 21-year-old front passenger with hip contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and driver inattention or distraction. No contributing factors related to the victims were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. A 61-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the SUV. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 61-year-old woman, sustained center front end damage after impact on the left front bumper. The SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The driver of the sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was hit at an intersection on Metropolitan Avenue. The pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her on the left rear bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and Union Turnpike. The driver of a 2021 Ford pickup truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy was hit by a taxi while crossing against the signal on 70 Road in Queens. The child suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The taxi, traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its front center. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a taxi traveling west on 70 Road struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The taxi, a 2017 Ford, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The boy sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other vehicle or driver errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Grand Central Parkway just after midnight. The front passenger, 65, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The front passenger in one vehicle, a 65-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with one impacting the center front and the other the right side doors. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575717, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north collided on Ingram Street. The right rear bumper of one struck the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Ingram Street collided. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female front passenger was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed men. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Three occupants in the front vehicle suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The rear driver followed too closely and was distracted. All were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. Three occupants in the front vehicle, including the driver and two passengers, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the rear vehicle’s driver. The front vehicle’s driver and passengers were not cited for driver errors. No victims were ejected from the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. The impact caused head injuries and fractures. The driver’s error was clear.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Metropolitan Avenue and 71 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from South Carolina, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and fractures, leaving her semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash caused significant vehicle damage to the front center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572875, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 52-year-old female bicyclist on Greenway South in Queens. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Greenway South collided with a bicyclist going southwest. The 52-year-old female bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572939, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious. The SUV had no visible damage.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 63-25 Fitchett Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 4:44 p.m. when a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling east struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no damage to the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries in a crash on Yellowstone Boulevard. The SUV struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was incoherent but not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male driver in a 2008 Nissan SUV traveling north on Yellowstone Boulevard was injured when his vehicle impacted an object with the left front bumper. The driver sustained chest injuries and was incoherent at the scene but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper lane maneuvers in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569513, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 8-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 SUV. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568990, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely struck another sedan traveling south on Burns Street in Queens. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The backing driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right sides.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Burns Street was hit on its right front bumper by another sedan backing east. The backing driver was unlicensed and caused the collision by backing unsafely. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 31-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the struck vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the backing vehicle. The report lists the contributing factor as "Backing Unsafely" and notes the backing driver was unlicensed. No other factors or victim errors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15