Five Dead in Queens: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

A 2019 SUV struck the rear of a 2019 station wagon on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured an 18-year-old passenger in the station wagon, causing neck whiplash. The driver’s distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a licensed female driver traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2019 station wagon also traveling east. The collision caused neck injuries to an 18-year-old male passenger in the station wagon, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, striking the center back end of the station wagon. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568496, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 72-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Jewel Avenue near Vanwyck Expressway. She crossed against the signal and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue against the signal. The sedan, traveling southbound, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569412, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into the back of a pickup truck on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in the sedan, a 73-year-old man, suffered a back injury and shock. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a 2022 pickup truck going in the same direction. The front passenger in the sedan, a 73-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers were traveling east. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to a driver and passenger. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Long Island Expressway while traveling east. The crash involved rear-end impacts, with one SUV striking the center back end of another. Two occupants were injured: a 37-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists multiple contributing factors, including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' These driver errors led directly to the collision. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565450, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Queens Boulevard. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Queens Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was not ejected but sustained abrasions to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction caused the collision, resulting in moderate injury to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563923, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. The driver was conscious and restrained. The collision caused whiplash and front-end damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The 59-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage, with the SUV impacting the sedan's rear. No other injuries or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562276, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The taxi driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by a 30-year-old woman. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining a facial abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560732, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial bruises after a collision with a 2019 SUV on 108 Street in Queens. The SUV hit the bike’s center front while traveling west. Driver inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV struck him on 108 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling west and impacted the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, traveling north, suffered contusions and bruises to his face. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist but does not assign blame. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555404, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male e-scooter rider was struck by a westbound sedan on Yellowstone Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver distraction and rider confusion as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west on Yellowstone Boulevard. The rider, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg but was conscious at the scene. The sedan struck the e-scooter with its right front bumper. Police identified driver inattention or distraction and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The e-scooter rider was also moving straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report does not assign fault to the rider but highlights errors on both sides.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553272, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Olcott Street in Queens. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved failure to yield and driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Olcott Street in Queens. The point of impact was the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining a back injury and shock. She was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front center of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552584, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A station wagon SUV struck a pickup truck from behind on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV rear-ended a 2017 pickup truck on Jewel Avenue in Queens. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the pickup truck’s center front end with its center back end. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550476, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The truck driver was inattentive and followed too closely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling south on Van Wyck Expressway rear-ended a 2007 sedan also traveling south. The impact was at the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 25 and 40, were injured with whiplash to the neck and back. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists the truck driver's contributing factors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548111, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A fatigued driver crashed on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV hit the rear of a sedan. The sedan’s driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. All vehicles traveled east. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling east. The SUV struck the center back end of a sedan. The driver of the sedan, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver fatigue as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured person was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 62 Drive in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on 62 Drive in Queens. The sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver was alone in the vehicle, which sustained damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546170, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four people suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Grand Central Parkway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided head-on and side impacts. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Police list no specific driver errors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans, all traveling eastbound. The vehicles collided with impacts to the left side doors, right front bumper, and right rear quarter panel. Four occupants, including the drivers and passengers, sustained contusions and bruises to their shoulders and upper arms. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing driver errors, marking factors as unspecified. The injured included a 64-year-old male driver and three passengers aged 24, 28, and 46. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage primarily to the right front bumper and side doors of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545410, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike collided with a sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a sedan traveling north. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for the crash. The sedan had no occupants at the time and no damage was reported. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred near Trotting Course Lane in Queens, with impact on the left side doors of the e-bike and damage to its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540426, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Alderton Street in Queens. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper passing as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Alderton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old male, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV was damaged on its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other occupants were injured. The crash highlights driver errors involving distraction and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed late at night on Queens’ 64 Road. Four people suffered back injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was involved. Drivers were licensed. Impact hit front bumpers. All occupants conscious and restrained. Damage concentrated on left and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 64 Road in Queens at 11:40 p.m. Four occupants were injured, all suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the Jeep sedan and three passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved impact to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed, traveling straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Ascan Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Shocked, he was injured at the intersection in Queens.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ascan Avenue and Queens Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Dodge truck, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The driver was licensed and from Texas. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a parked sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body. Driver distraction and tire failure contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway collided with a parked sedan. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old woman, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and tire failure as contributing factors. The sedan was demolished on impact, and the taxi sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The driver of the taxi was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533888, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15