Bayside: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Speeding BMW on Cross Island Parkway kills passenger 2025-08-26T02:30:00+00:00
   CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY
   A northbound BMW on Cross Island Parkway hit hard on the right front. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and died. The driver survived. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver.
   A northbound BMW sedan struck with right-front force on the Cross Island Parkway. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered crush injuries and was killed; the driver survived. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver’s error. The vehicle showed right-front bumper damage consistent with a high-speed impact. The report lists no other roadway users involved. Crash ID 4837610 and a 2:30 a.m. time stamp appear in the file; no narrative was provided.
2. SUV Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Queens 2025-06-11T22:04:00+00:00
   NORTHERN BLVD
   A 74-year-old man crossing Northern Blvd died when an SUV hit him. The driver was unlicensed. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.
   A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing Northern Blvd at 217 St in Queens. According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling east struck the man at the intersection. The report states the driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and was pronounced dead. No driver errors beyond the lack of a license were listed in the report. No other injuries were reported.
3. SUV Driver Turning Left Hits Cyclist on Bell 2025-10-01T15:10:00+00:00
   BELL BLVD
   On Bell Blvd at 41 Ave, a driver in a northbound SUV turned left and hit a 52-year-old man on a bike. He suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
   At Bell Blvd and 41 Ave in Queens, a driver in a northbound SUV made a left turn and hit a northbound bicyclist who was going straight. The rider, a 52-year-old man, suffered head injuries and reported crush injuries. Damage reports list front-end impact to the SUV and left-front damage to the bike. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as the contributing factor. The driver, 19, and a 22-year-old passenger had no reported injuries.
4. SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Crushed in Queens 2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00
   214-26 41 AVE
   SUV struck a 65-year-old man outside the roadway. Driver distracted. Pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his leg and foot. Blood on the curb. System failed to protect the walker.
   A Mercedes SUV hit a 65-year-old pedestrian near 214-26 41 Ave in Queens. The man was not in the roadway. He suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The SUV’s front end struck the pedestrian. No other errors were listed. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash exposes the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
5. Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 212th Street 2025-01-02T13:45:00+00:00
   26-28 212 ST
   A distracted Mazda driver slammed into a 51-year-old man near 212th Street in Queens. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The man bled from the head, conscious but wounded. The street fell silent. Driver inattention left its mark.
   According to the police report, a southbound 2004 Mazda sedan struck a 51-year-old man outside the roadway near 212th Street in Queens at 1:45 p.m. The front of the car crumpled on impact. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding from the head and remained conscious at the scene. The report states the driver was distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited for the pedestrian. The police narrative underscores the stillness after the crash and the immediate, visible injuries. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention, which directly led to the collision and injury.