About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 20
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 13
▸ Whiplash 105
▸ Contusion/Bruise 111
▸ Abrasion 42
▸ Pain/Nausea 34
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 116
- 2010 Ford Sedan (MVC2530) – 134 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (9GM3735) – 114 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Audi Suburban (LEA6381) – 94 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2012 Grey Me/Be Sedan (9242ZU) – 81 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (15654TV) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Sixteen Dead, Zero Excuses: Precinct 116’s Streets Are Killing Us
Precinct 116: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
In Precinct 116, the numbers do not lie. Sixteen people killed. Twenty-four left with serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, four deaths and three more lives changed forever. The names fade, but the pain does not. A 44-year-old woman, struck and killed by an SUV on Laurelton Parkway. Three elders—ages 75 and up—dead in crashes. Children injured, futures stolen. The road does not care who you are.
The Crashes Are Not Accidents
Speed is the silent killer. On December 25th, a 21-year-old man died behind the wheel of an unlicensed Audi, changing lanes too fast on Laurelton Parkway. On February 8th, a 27-year-old woman was ejected and killed on the Belt Parkway. The cause: unsafe speed. The city’s own data shows that SUVs and cars are the main threat, with 221 pedestrian injuries or deaths caused by SUVs and cars in this precinct alone.
Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Cost of Inaction
The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. But the carnage continues. “This was a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible for the teenager’s deadly actions,” said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. But for every case that ends in court, dozens more end in silence.
Victims’ families know the cost. “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now,” said Keisha Francis, mother of a 14-year-old girl killed in a crash.
What Comes Next
Precinct 116 can act. The council can push for lower speed limits and more cameras. The police can crack down on speeding and failure to yield. Residents can demand action. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets.
No more waiting. No more names lost to the road.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
Other Representatives
District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 31
1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-471-7014
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7216
District 10
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 116 Police Precinct 116 sits in Queens, District 31, AD 29, SD 10.
It contains Queens CB13, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 116
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
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Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk▸Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
13
Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk▸Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
- Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16
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Distracted drivers in Rockaway Blvd rear-end crash▸Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk▸Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Sep 13 - Westbound drivers crashed on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Damage points to a rear-end hit.
Three westbound drivers collided on Rockaway Blvd near 252-18 in Queens. A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured, with back pain and whiplash noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Damage shows a rear-end pattern: a driver in an SUV hit the back of the sedan; another SUV had back-end damage. All three drivers were licensed. The crash occurred in the 116th Precinct area.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk▸Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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Left-turning SUV driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk▸Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Sep 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave and hit a 44-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury. Police listed driver inattention.
A driver in an SUV made a left turn at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave in Queens and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She was conscious and suffered a head injury with a reported bruise. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the impact was to the SUV’s center front end. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The crash occurred at 9:10 p.m. The woman is listed as injured. No other injuries were noted.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
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Left turn crash at 253 St injures two▸Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Sep 4 - A left‑turning driver and a southbound driver crashed at 253 St and 148 Rd. Both women were hurt; one with a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.”
At 6:28 a.m. on September 4, 2025, at 253 St and 148 Rd, a driver traveling west and making a left turn collided with a southbound driver going straight ahead. Both drivers were women. The 39-year-old driver reported arm and hand pain. The 30-year-old driver suffered a shoulder injury and a concussion. According to the police report, police recorded “Turning Improperly.” The data show one driver was making a left turn and the other was proceeding straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
- Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
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Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Honda, Two Kids Hurt▸Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 29 - A driver in a 2014 Jeep rear-ended a 2012 Honda on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two children in the Honda’s rear seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A driver in a 2014 Jeep struck the center rear of a 2012 Honda while both vehicles were traveling west on Brookville Boulevard at Rockaway Boulevard. Two rear-seat children, ages 8 and 5, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; both were recorded as using lap belts and harnesses. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report lists the Jeep’s center front end striking the Honda’s center back end while both were going straight. Police data record driver inattention/distraction as the driver error. No helmet or signal factors are cited.
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Unlicensed left turn slams southbound SUV▸Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 28 - At 225 St and 144 Ave, a southbound SUV hit a sedan turning left. Metal buckled. A young driver bruised his leg. Airbags blew. Streets stayed open. The system shrugs.
A southbound SUV struck a sedan that was making a left turn at 225 St and 144 Ave in Queens. One 23-year-old driver was injured with a leg contusion; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south, the SUV going straight and the sedan turning left. The report lists the sedan driver as unlicensed. Driver errors include an unlicensed driver and a hazardous left turn across traffic. Contributing factors for individuals are marked Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the data.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
24
Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
20
Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.