Apr 1 - Two sedans crashed at Liberty Avenue and 170th Street. One driver, age 65, suffered neck injuries. The impact left her in shock. No clear cause listed. Streets stay dangerous.

A crash involving two sedans occurred at Liberty Avenue and 170th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman driving east suffered neck injuries and shock. The other driver, a 45-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 31 - Two sedans collided on Linden Blvd in Queens. Both male occupants, including the driver and front passenger of one vehicle, suffered head injuries. The crash involved improper turning by one driver, causing significant vehicle damage and serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:24 on Linden Blvd in Queens. Two sedans were involved: a 2009 BMW making a left turn and a 2018 Ford traveling straight. The BMW struck the Ford's right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. Both male occupants of the Ford, the 32-year-old driver and 24-year-old front passenger, were injured with head trauma, including concussion and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, identifying driver error in the BMW's maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 30 - A 3-year-old boy suffered a head injury after being struck by an SUV in Queens. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle traveling north hit him with its right front bumper. The boy was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Honda SUV traveling north on 93 Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, remaining conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 29 - Two sedans traveling north on Jamaica Avenue collided late evening. The left front bumper of one struck the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck contusions from the impact, remaining conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Jamaica Avenue when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one sedan striking the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the first vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other, indicating a side-rear impact scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 29 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy crossing 115 Avenue in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and whole-body injuries. The driver continued straight. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 115 Avenue in Queens struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at 14:10. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or intersection. The impact was to the sedan's left front bumper. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed woman, was proceeding straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name any specific driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 29 - A speeding firefighter ran a red light on Northern Boulevard. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died. The driver was drunk, high, and off duty. He did not help. The city fired him. The family mourns and demands justice.

According to the New York Post (published March 29, 2025), probationary firefighter Michael Pena was fired after he drove drunk and high, ran a red light, and crashed into Justin Diaz’s car in Queens on February 26, 2025. Surveillance footage showed Pena’s Mercedes striking Diaz’s BMW at high speed, sending it skidding down the street. Diaz, 23, died. Pena admitted at the scene, 'I hit him. I ran the red light. And I'm a firefighter.' The FDNY cited conduct rules in his dismissal. The article highlights Pena’s failure to render aid and notes his attempt to invoke his firefighter status. The case raises questions about accountability for city employees and the dangers of impaired, reckless driving on city streets.

• Firefighter Runs Red, Kills Queens Motorist, New York Post, Published 2025-03-29

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

Mar 27 - A 47-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sport utility vehicle hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian with abrasions.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling east on 120 Avenue struck him at the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus, not at an intersection. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right rear quarter panel. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable road users outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 25 - Two sedans collided head-on on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A 73-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. The 73-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the injured driver beyond inattention or distraction, nor does it mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 24 - An unlicensed female driver sped eastbound on 149 St in Queens, colliding with a turning SUV. The impact struck her right front bumper and left side doors of the other vehicle. She suffered head injuries and shock, restrained only by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on 149 St near 95 Ave in Queens. The unlicensed female driver of a 2013 SUV, traveling eastbound and going straight ahead, collided with a 2024 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left side doors of the other SUV. Contributing factors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction by the unlicensed driver. The driver was injured with head trauma and experienced shock, restrained only by a lap belt. The report also notes view obstruction and limited visibility as contributing factors. The licensed male driver of the turning SUV was not reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed driving combined with unsafe speed and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on 106 Avenue in Queens at 4:50 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered serious injuries, including full-body trauma and semiconsciousness. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on 106 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided with impact on the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. The 64-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. The crash caused significant damage to the right rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the northbound sedan. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 21 - SUV and sedan slammed together in Queens. A 5-year-old girl in the back seat took the worst of it. She suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both drivers kept going straight. No errors listed. Streets failed her.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV heading east and a 2013 sedan heading south collided at the intersection of 140 Street and 120 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. A 5-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured across her entire body and suffered shock. She was secured in a child restraint. No driver errors were cited in the report; contributing factors are listed as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash left the child seriously hurt, showing the force of the impact even with proper restraints. The report does not assign fault to the child or note any victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 18 - A 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 162 Street at Hillside Avenue was hit and injured. She suffered bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at 162 Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens at 8:40 AM. She sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle type is unspecified, and the report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians, even when crossing lawfully at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 15 - Two sedans crashed at 6 a.m. on Queens 173 St. The male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers, causing damage and injury.

At 6:00 a.m. on Queens 173 St near 105 Ave, two sedans collided, according to the police report. The male driver, age 65, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. One vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet sedan driven by a female, was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The other, a 2005 Lexus sedan driven by the injured male, was traveling straight north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 15 - A minivan struck a 78-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver fled. She died at the hospital. Police have not released her name. No arrests. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (published March 15, 2025), a 78-year-old woman was killed crossing Northern Blvd. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police said, "A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street." The dark-colored minivan was traveling west when it hit her mid-block. The driver did not stop. No arrests have been made. The victim was taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians on major city corridors and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing fatal scenes.

• Elderly Woman Killed In Queens Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 14 - A 13-year-old boy on a bike took a hit to the front. He stayed conscious. His knee and leg bruised. No helmet. No car damage. The street stayed quiet. The crash left the boy hurt and shaken.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding north on Ridgedale Street at 14:37. The boy suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The crash involved an impact to the bike's center front end, with no reported damage to the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The police report does not assign blame to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 14 - A 39-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The crash involved a vehicle but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 179 St and 90 Ave in Queens. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by a vehicle, a VOLK car registered in Massachusetts. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the driver’s actions or vehicle movement before the crash was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 13 - A car hit a man and a child in Flushing. The man lay trapped under the vehicle. Both went to the hospital. The man’s injuries were critical. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investigating.

ABC7 reported on March 13, 2025, that a car struck two pedestrians at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street in Queens. Police found an adult man pinned under the vehicle and a child, aged 8 to 10, also injured. Both were hospitalized, with the man in critical condition. The article states, 'Police responded...and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.' The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation continues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections. No charges or details on driver actions were released at the time of reporting.

• Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-03-13

Mar 13 - A bicyclist suffered a neck injury after an SUV making a right turn struck him on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash resulted from the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, complaining of whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at midnight. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2009 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3 and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 12 - A motorcycle slammed into a 29-year-old man on Merrick Blvd. The rider was unlicensed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police blame driver recklessness.

According to the police report, an unlicensed man riding a motorcycle westbound on Merrick Blvd struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's left front quarter panel hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—aggressive driving and operating without a valid license—were primary causes. No victim actions contributed, according to the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05