Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 20 - A sedan struck a young girl at the intersection of 83rd Street and Northern Blvd. She was left unconscious, hurt in the leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The car showed no damage.

A sedan traveling north on 83rd Street struck a female child pedestrian at the intersection with Northern Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the child was left unconscious with injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The vehicle, a Nissan sedan, showed no damage. The child was performing 'other actions in roadway' at the intersection when hit. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Speed killed control. Five passengers hurt. Bodies jolted. Metal crushed. Police cite unsafe speed. The road showed no mercy.

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. Five passengers, including a baby, a teenager, and three adults, suffered injuries ranging from whiplash to shock and pain. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The toll fell on those inside, their bodies thrown by force, while the system failed to slow the cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.

• Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

Apr 17 - An SUV backed unsafely into a moped on 74th Street at 31st Avenue. Two moped riders were ejected and suffered leg fractures. The crash left both conscious but hurt.

An SUV and a moped collided on 74th Street at 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'Backing Unsafely' when it struck the moped. Two people on the moped—a 33-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old female passenger—were ejected and suffered leg fractures and dislocations. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other errors or helmet use were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 17 - Two SUVs crashed on 112th Street in Queens. One driver, age 63, suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention for both vehicles. Metal struck metal. Passengers shaken. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles collided at 112th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Passengers, including a child, were present but not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the ongoing risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A Siena poll shows most New Yorkers fear for their lives on city streets. Women, seniors, Bronx residents feel it most. Candidates split: some push for safer street design, others target e-bikes. Cars and trucks remain the deadliest threat. Voters want action.

On April 15, 2025, a Siena College poll revealed that 77% of New York City voters rank pedestrian safety as a top concern. The poll, highlighted in Streetsblog NYC, found deep worry among women, seniors, and Bronx residents. The matter summary reads: '77% of NYC voters consider pedestrian safety a serious issue.' Mayoral candidates responded. Ben Furnas (Transportation Alternatives) called for universal daylighting and laws against super speeders, urging street redesign and enforcement. Zellnor Myrie backed robust street designs to separate bikers, pedestrians, and drivers. Jessica Ramos supported protected bike lanes for both analog and e-bikes, calling e-bikes 'a vital tool for reducing car dependency.' Whitney Tilson demanded speed caps and insurance for e-bike riders. Despite some focus on e-bikes, advocates and data point to car and truck drivers as the main source of injury and death. The poll signals a mandate: fix the streets, protect the vulnerable.

• Voters to Pols: Don’t Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-15

Apr 10 - Council bill orders trees and plants on new medians between bike lanes and car traffic. Concrete gets green. Barriers grow roots. The city must build for life, not speed.

Int 1233-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced April 10, 2025, it demands new medians between bicycle lanes and motor vehicles be built for trees and vegetation, pending feasibility. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to the planting of vegetation on new medians separating bicycle lanes from motorized vehicle traffic.” Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Bottcher, Ossé, Brannan, Hanif, and Brooks-Powers. They push the city to plant, or allow planting, in every new median. The law would take effect 120 days after passage. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 1233-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 8 - Two sedans collided on Northern Blvd. A distracted driver struck a parked car. A child and a woman suffered chest and head injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street did not forgive mistakes.

A crash on Northern Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. One sedan, going straight, struck a parked car. A 10-year-old boy suffered chest injuries. A 38-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. Other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists driver inattention as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A sedan struck a cyclist on 94th Street in Queens. The cyclist, 36, suffered an arm injury. Police cite failure to yield. The driver was unhurt. The street stayed open. The crash left the cyclist in shock.

A sedan traveling south on 94th Street collided with a cyclist heading east at 31st Avenue in Queens. The 36-year-old cyclist was injured in the upper arm and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan driver, age 52, was not injured. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary factor was the driver's failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.

According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05

Apr 4 - SUV hit a woman crossing with the signal. She took a blow to the head. The street stayed loud. No driver errors listed. The system failed her.

A 54-year-old woman crossing 35 Ave at 79 St in Queens was struck by an SUV making a left turn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury. The driver and a passenger were not hurt. No driver errors were listed in the report. The only contributing factors noted were 'Unspecified.' The crash left a pedestrian injured while those inside the vehicle walked away unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.

According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.

• Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-04

Apr 3 - Open Streets faces cuts. Federal funds are gone. Mayor Adams offers no city money. DOT warns of shrinking hours and scope. Council Member Krishnan blasts the move. Streets once safe for walkers and riders now risk return to cars. The future is uncertain.

On April 3, 2025, New York City’s Open Streets program entered crisis. The program, legislated by the City Council, lost its federal Covid funding. Mayor Adams has not allocated city funds. The Department of Transportation (DOT) says $5 million is needed to maintain current operations, but the Council’s preliminary budget omits this. DOT Chief of Staff Ryan Lynch told advocates the agency is lobbying for replacement funds. Council Member Shekar Krishnan criticized the mayor’s stance, saying, “It’s deeply misguided to cut funds from the open street program, especially at this moment.” The City Comptroller’s office also faulted the administration for poor planning. The funding gap has already led to reduced hours and fewer open streets. Council members are pushing for restoration, but the program’s future hangs in the balance.

• Open Street Program in Jeopardy As Mayor Adams Is Not Funding It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 30 - Two women in a pickup truck suffered head injuries and whiplash in Queens. Driver inattention and inexperience led to the crash. Both victims remained conscious. The sedan struck the truck’s rear. Systemic driver errors caused harm.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 79th Street near 37th Avenue in Queens at 5:01 AM. A pickup truck and a sedan, both heading north, collided. The sedan struck the center back end of the pickup truck. Two female passengers in the pickup, ages 28 and 36, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the danger posed by driver errors behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A 36-year-old man driving west on 37 Ave crashed into a parked SUV’s left side doors. The impact caused bruising and injury to his lower arm. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 16:25 in Queens, a 36-year-old male driver traveling west on 37 Ave collided with a parked 2016 Ford SUV. The driver struck the left side doors of the stationary vehicle, sustaining a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected, but injured. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the left side doors of the parked SUV. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The incident highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.

NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.

• Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-28