Feb 25 - A U-Haul van traveling east on Jamaica Avenue struck the rear of a sedan also heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 7:30 pm. A U-Haul van and a sedan were both traveling east when the van struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 21 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorcycle on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering severe leg fractures. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:20 p.m. on Farmers Blvd in Queens. A 2019 Nissan sedan was making a left turn southbound when it collided with a northbound 2023 Ducati motorcycle. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in Florida; the motorcyclist was licensed in Pennsylvania.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 17 - A 12-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver showed inexperience, while the pedestrian was confused, contributing to the collision. The boy was left in shock with visible injury.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 120 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 12-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Sutphin Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 Jeep sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the police report emphasizes driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion as primary causes. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision resulted in injury severity level 3 to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 14 - Two sedans traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided head-to-rear late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway at 22:33 when a collision occurred. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No other factors such as victim behavior or environmental conditions were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 14 - A 79-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a northbound sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Farmers Blvd near 111 Ave in Queens at 1:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Honda sedan. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, especially to elderly pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 14 - A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck driver distracted by inattention made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, at 7:50 AM a pick-up truck traveling northwest on Montauk Street made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. A 23-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when she was struck. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver errors, with no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 14 - Senator Comrie backs a yellow alert system. Police would blast car details after deadly hit-and-runs. The goal: catch drivers who kill and flee. The bill stands at sponsorship. No safety review yet.

Senate Bill S 4946, sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie, aims to create a 'yellow alert system' for law enforcement to publicize vehicle information after fatal hit-and-run crashes. The bill is at the sponsorship stage as of February 14, 2025. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a "yellow alert system" for law enforcement to publicize vehicle information in instances of hit-and-run accidents in which a person has been killed.' No committee action or vote has occurred. No safety analyst has reviewed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File S 4946, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

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 - SUV and taxi collided on 109 Avenue. Both drivers and two passengers hurt. Impact left metal twisted, nerves frayed. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV making a left turn struck a 2021 taxi that was passing on 109 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 58-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, were injured and in shock. Two taxi passengers, ages 47 and 9, were also hurt and shocked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper and the taxi’s left side doors and quarter panel took the brunt. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash shows the danger of distraction behind the wheel on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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 10 - SUV hit a 53-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. The impact threw her back. She was hurt but conscious. The crash happened at 146 Street and Jamaica Avenue.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was crossing 146 Street at Jamaica Avenue with the signal when a northbound SUV turned left and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered back injuries but remained conscious after the crash. The report states the driver, a licensed woman from New York, failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The vehicle was not damaged. The police list driver error—failure to yield right-of-way and inattention/distraction—as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s action, crossing with the signal, is noted but not cited as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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 7 - A pick-up truck rear-ended an SUV on Linden Blvd in Queens. The SUV passenger, a 43-year-old woman, suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV, injuring the occupant inside.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Blvd in Queens at 2:00 PM. A pick-up truck traveling east struck the center back end of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The driver of the pick-up truck was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The SUV had two occupants; a 43-year-old female passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. The collision resulted from the pick-up truck driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 6 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a tanker traveling straight north on 97 Ave. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:10 on 97 Ave involving a 2011 Chevrolet sedan and a 2021 Mack tanker truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn when it collided with the tanker’s left front bumper, impacting the sedan’s right rear bumper. The front passenger in the sedan, a 28-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The tanker driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 5 - Two sedans struck at Belt Parkway. A 22-year-old man, standing at the intersection, took the hit. Bruised, arm hurt, but conscious. No driver errors listed. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at a Belt Parkway intersection. He was not in the roadway, but two westbound sedans collided, sending force to the intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The crash involved impacts to the left front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The system left a pedestrian exposed, and the crash left him hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Feb 5 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on Merrick Blvd. The e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering head injuries and contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:57 AM on Merrick Blvd, a station wagon/SUV traveling west made a left turn and struck a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s maneuver of making a left turn intersected with the e-scooter's path, resulting in impact at the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter driver, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements combined with unsafe speeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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 4 - Five people, including a child, injured in a violent crash on Belt Parkway. Drivers sped, ignored controls, and showed inexperience. Bodies slammed. Shock followed. Systemic danger exposed in Queens.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway at 19:52 left five occupants injured, including a 9-year-old passenger. All suffered shock and bodily injuries, with one struck in the face. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Driver Inexperience,' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as key driver errors. Vehicles, including sedans and convertibles, collided at front and rear ends. All victims were restrained. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights dangerous driver behavior and systemic risks on this busy Queens highway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05