Feb 14 - A 63-year-old man was injured crossing Northern Boulevard outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling east, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block, with the vehicle's front-left impact indicating the pedestrian was likely in the vehicle's travel path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A 15-year-old boy suffered upper arm injuries and shock after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on 80th Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. A 15-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but still caused significant injury. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally with the signal. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - Three sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway, causing head injuries to a 69-year-old male driver. The crash involved rear-end impacts amid slippery pavement conditions. The driver remained conscious but suffered abrasions and head trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving three sedans traveling eastbound. The vehicles were stopped in traffic when the collision occurred, with impact centered on the back ends of two vehicles and the front end of the third. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. A 69-year-old male driver, occupant of one sedan, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the air bag deployed. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by hazardous road conditions leading to multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.

According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.

• Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 12 - Two SUVs collided on 104 Street in Queens, injuring both drivers and a front passenger. Both drivers were distracted, causing a side-impact crash. Neck injuries and shock were reported. The crash left both vehicles damaged and occupants shaken.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 104 Street near 32 Avenue in Queens at 13:39. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: a 2008 Chevrolet traveling west and a 2019 Honda traveling south. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the Chevrolet and the left side doors of the Honda. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The Honda carried two occupants: an 18-year-old female driver and a 19-year-old female front passenger, both injured with neck injuries and in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Chevrolet had one male driver, licensed in NY. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury severity level 3 for the Honda occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - An 8-year-old boy suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a Jeep SUV struck him in Queens. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the pedestrian while traveling southbound. The child was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling southbound on Elmhurst Avenue struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian, causing injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian, who was not at fault, suffered a complaint of pain or nausea and was left in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable pedestrians in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05

Feb 1 - A 64-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens was struck by a motorscooter traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on 96-08 37 Avenue in Queens struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorscooter was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - A 41-year-old woman suffered arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn in Queens. The driver’s inexperience and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision at an intersection where the pedestrian had the crossing signal.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 108 St and 37 Dr in Queens at 13:01. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The collision highlights critical driver errors, specifically the failure to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, underscoring systemic dangers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the struck car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:53 on Grand Central Parkway involving two sedans traveling east. One sedan was stopped in traffic when the following sedan failed to stop and collided with the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 36-year-old female occupant, was conscious but injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The driver of the rear vehicle did not maintain attention, causing the rear-end impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 52-year-old man crossing 23 Ave at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and bruises. Driver inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy Queens intersections.

According to the police report, a 2018 Mercedes sedan traveling northwest on 23 Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the collision. The driver's failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the pedestrian's injury, underscoring systemic risks posed by distracted driving in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.

• File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 17 - A northbound sedan and westbound SUV collided at 70 Street in Queens. The sedan’s left side was struck. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash and injury.

According to the police report, at 13:55 on 70 Street in Queens, a 2015 sedan traveling north and a 2021 SUV traveling west collided. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, struck by the SUV's center front end. The front passenger in the sedan, a 54-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The collision and resulting injury were caused by these driver errors, with no other contributing factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 15 - A 49-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on 78th Street in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and struck her with its front center. She suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:02 on 78th Street near 31st Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan. The report emphasizes driver error in failing to yield rather than any fault of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - Two sedans collided on 87th Street in Queens. Both drivers were hurt. Lighting defects played a role. Head and back injuries sent them for care. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 87th Street in Queens at 15:20. Both drivers were injured: a 69-year-old woman suffered head trauma and shock, and a 30-year-old man sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Other Lighting Defects" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were restrained and not ejected. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact points—center front end and right rear quarter panel—show a forceful collision. The report highlights systemic danger from vehicle lighting problems.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19