Mar 23 - Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway when one followed too closely. The rear passenger, an 82-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound, impacting center front and back ends. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 19:56, involving two eastbound SUVs. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, resulting in a rear-end collision. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the trailing SUV and the center back end of the leading SUV. An 82-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the lead vehicle sustained chest injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and driver inattention on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 23 - A 62-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions after a collision in Queens. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, resulting in moderate injury to the driver.

At 4:02 AM in Queens near 94-24 Hollis Court Blvd, a 62-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling south went straight ahead when the vehicle's right front bumper struck an object. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but sustained neck abrasions classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The driver held a valid New York license. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to self-injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 23 - SUV hit sedan head-on at Union Turnpike. Both drivers hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. Shock and pain followed. Metal twisted. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Grand Central Parkway struck a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike. Both drivers, men aged 20 and 49, suffered injuries—abdomen, pelvis, knee, and foot. Each was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed unsafe speed for the SUV and failure to yield right-of-way for the sedan as contributing factors. Both drivers experienced shock and reported pain or nausea. No one was ejected. The report highlights unsafe speed and failure to yield as the primary driver errors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 21 - Two sedans traveling south collided on Laurelton Parkway late at night. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 21-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Laurelton Parkway collided at 11:10 p.m. The point of impact was the center back end of a 2014 Ford and the center front end of a 2021 BMW. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. A 21-year-old male occupant driving one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 21 - A 65-year-old woman crashed her SUV into a parked SUV on 130 Avenue. She suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened mid-morning in Queens. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman driving a 2021 Toyota SUV struck the rear of a stationary 2016 Toyota SUV near 225-21 130 Avenue at 10:45 a.m. The moving SUV hit the parked vehicle's center back end. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed female drivers. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 20 - A speeding unlicensed driver crashed head-on into an SUV on Brookville Blvd. The impact fractured his face. Police cite unsafe speed and ignored traffic controls. Systemic danger, reckless driving, hard consequences.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old unlicensed male driver in a BMW sedan crashed into a station wagon/SUV near 146-49 Brookville Blvd at 18:30. The sedan struck the SUV's left rear bumper while traveling southbound at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver suffered a facial fracture and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used by the driver. This crash shows the severe risks when unlicensed drivers ignore traffic controls and speed, putting everyone in harm’s way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 19 - A moped carrying two eastbound riders collided with an eastbound SUV on S Conduit Ave. The SUV struck the moped’s left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The moped passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:54 on S Conduit Ave involving a 2010 Honda SUV and a 2023 JIAJU moped. The SUV was traveling east going straight ahead, while the moped was making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel striking the moped’s left front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 41-year-old female passenger who sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV had no occupants besides the driver, who was licensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 18 - A 37-year-old man on a motorcycle slammed the front end and suffered leg injuries on Francis Lewis Boulevard. He stayed conscious. No driver errors reported. The street left him wounded.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male motorcycle driver from Pennsylvania was traveling eastbound on Francis Lewis Boulevard when he crashed at 17:50. The 2024 KAWK-MCL motorcycle took a hard hit to its center front end. The rider suffered abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash underscores the risks faced by motorcyclists on city streets, even when no clear driver error is recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 16 - SUV hit sedan head-on late at night. Woman driver hurt, back injured, stayed conscious. Police cite other vehicular factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV and a 2013 Toyota sedan collided at 11:20 p.m. on Sunrise Highway. Both vehicles traveled west. The SUV struck the sedan’s front. The 46-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered back injuries and internal complaints but was not ejected and remained conscious. Police list 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, pointing to driver or vehicle-related errors without further detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim actions as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 15 - Two sedans collided head-on on 150 Street near Belt Parkway. The driver and a six-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on 150 Street near Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, and a six-year-old female passenger were injured, both sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and complaints of whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factors for both injured occupants. The vehicles impacted at the left front bumper and center back end, indicating a collision likely caused by failure to maintain control at speed and distracted driving. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800304 - 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 - Open Streets are shrinking. Volunteers warn more cuts loom unless City Hall steps up. Federal relief is gone. Groups want $48 million over three years. Current grants barely keep programs alive. The city’s inaction puts public space and safety at risk.

On March 14, 2025, a coalition of 16 volunteer open street groups sent a letter to City Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers. They warned, 'The limited funding and decreases in funding that have occurred over the years jeopardize the continuity and future of the program—funding pressure is already leading to downsizing and the disappearance of Open Streets programs.' The groups seek $48 million over three years, separate from the city’s $30 million contract with the Horticultural Society. Current grants max out at $20,000 per year, forcing cutbacks. Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Adams are starting budget talks. Council spokesperson Julia Agos called Open Streets 'critical components of our city's public realm.' The Department of Transportation said suggestions will be reviewed. Volunteer groups handle most operations, but stalled redesigns and lack of resources threaten the program’s survival.

• Open Streets Won’t Survive Without More Money From the City, Organizers Warn, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-14

Mar 13 - Two sedans collided on Springfield Boulevard at 7:45 AM. A three-year-old passenger in one vehicle was injured and left in shock. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 AM on Springfield Boulevard involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One sedan was going straight north while the other was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the southbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. A three-year-old female occupant in the sedan making the left turn was injured and experienced shock, restrained by a child safety seat in the middle rear seat. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper and right side doors of the respective vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799372 - 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 9 - Two sedans collided on Laurelton Parkway. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both cars took front-end damage. No driver errors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Laurelton Parkway at 21:08. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The sedans sustained damage to their front ends. The report notes an SUV was changing lanes and struck the left front bumper of another vehicle. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 7 - A 14-year-old boy suffered a head injury and concussion after being hit while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal on 255 Street in Queens. The crash left him conscious but seriously hurt, highlighting dangers on city streets.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured around 7:30 p.m. on 255 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The boy was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when he was struck by an unspecified vehicle. The report notes the pedestrian was conscious but sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle involved was unoccupied at the time of the report, and no driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is recorded but not identified as a contributing factor. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, with no mention of driver license status or vehicle details, underscoring systemic risks pedestrians face even at marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 7 - Westbound SUV plows into sedan’s rear near 150th Street. Steel folds. A woman’s spine breaks. She stays conscious, seatbelt digging in, pain radiating. The crash leaves her body broken, the road echoing with the violence of speed and carelessness.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on Belt Parkway near 150th Street when a westbound SUV struck the back of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the SUV 'slammed into a sedan’s rear,' crushing the 35-year-old woman driving the sedan. She remained conscious but suffered severe back injuries as her seatbelt held her in place while the force of the crash broke her spine. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The impact crumpled the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front, underscoring the destructive consequences of tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 7 - A box truck and sedan collided head-on on Murdock Ave in Queens. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered facial injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:33 AM on Murdock Ave in Queens, a box truck traveling east and a sedan traveling west collided head-on. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, causing significant damage. The sedan driver, a 61-year-old male occupant, sustained facial injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe impacts and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 7 - SUV hit sedan’s left side on S Conduit Ave. Sedan driver, 27, suffered neck injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles damaged. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an SUV and a sedan collided on S Conduit Ave at 9:18 AM. Both vehicles traveled east. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors with its right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and shock. Police list driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead before the crash. The report does not cite any victim actions as causes. The crash left both vehicles damaged, exposing the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 6 - A distracted SUV driver hit a cyclist on S Conduit Ave. The crash left the cyclist with a bruised shoulder. Both traveled east. Impact crushed the bike’s front. Driver inattention fueled the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist riding east on S Conduit Ave was struck by a 2005 Ford SUV, also heading east. The SUV hit the bike’s left front quarter panel with its right front. The cyclist suffered a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the cyclist. The cyclist’s record also notes 'Following Too Closely.' No damage was reported on the SUV, but the bike was damaged. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05