No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Apr 20 - SUV hit a woman crossing Maple Ave with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite improper turn. The street stayed busy. The impact was sudden. Danger lingered.

A pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing Maple Ave at College Point Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the driver made an improper turn and hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She sustained abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians even when they follow signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812614 - 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 18 - Steering failed. Sedan hit parked SUVs on Bowne Street. One passenger hurt, chest injury, shock. Metal bent. System failed. Streets unforgiving.

A sedan traveling south on Bowne Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs after a steering failure. According to the police report, the crash left a 64-year-old front passenger injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the rear of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system broke down. The street bore the scars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Two sedans crashed on Union Street. One driver suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Union Street and 41 Avenue in Queens. A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one car with right side door damage and the other with a damaged front bumper. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver inexperience as the key error behind the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A southbound SUV hit a 72-year-old woman standing off Barclay Ave. Metal struck flesh. She fell, her back hurt, her body in shock. The street stayed silent.

A 72-year-old woman, standing off the roadway near Barclay Ave and Parsons Blvd in Queens, was struck by a southbound SUV’s right front bumper. According to the police report, she fell and suffered back pain and shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured while the street remained silent. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 7 - A Toyota SUV turned left on Colden Street. Metal hit flesh. A 63-year-old woman fell. Her leg took the blow. Pain and shock. The street went quiet. Driver failed to yield.

A Toyota SUV struck a 63-year-old woman as it turned left on Colden Street near Cherry Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian suffered a leg injury and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804270 - 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 - 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

Mar 31 - A sedan crashed into a stopped truck on Northern Blvd. Alcohol and speed fueled the impact. The sedan driver was hurt. The truck’s rear took the blow. Streets stayed dangerous for all.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck the right rear bumper of a tractor truck that was stopped in traffic. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged; the truck’s rear was hit. The truck had two occupants and was legally stopped. Driver errors included impaired driving and unsafe speed. No contributing factors were attributed to the truck or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802505 - 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

Mar 23 - Steel swept through the crosswalk on Main Street. A Toyota turned right. Two lives, a woman and a man, both crossing with the signal, both struck. Head wounds. Crushed limbs. Conscious, broken, left in the street.

According to the police report, a Toyota making a right turn at Main Street and Dahlia Avenue in Queens struck two pedestrians—a 56-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man—who were crossing with the signal. Both victims suffered head wounds and crush injuries, and were reported conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The data confirms both pedestrians were in the intersection and crossing lawfully with the signal when the vehicle hit them. No additional contributing factors related to pedestrian behavior are listed. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Two vehicle occupants suffered contusions and bruises. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 16:23. A 2022 Toyota SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2022 Honda sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. The police report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male, and a 67-year-old female passenger in the SUV were both injured. Both occupants were conscious and sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the head and entire body respectively. Both were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A northbound SUV and eastbound sedan collided at Elder Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, making an improper right turn, struck the SUV’s left front quarter. The SUV driver suffered neck contusions but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 AM on Elder Avenue in Queens. A 36-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was stopped in traffic when a 2024 BMW sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, collided with the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn correctly. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A 21-year-old man was injured crossing Prince Street with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused contusions to his hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:24 on Prince Street in Queens. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when he was struck by a 2022 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A 78-year-old woman crossed Northern Blvd. An SUV hit her head-on. She died beneath the headlights, the street silent and cold. The crash left her broken body sprawled on the blacktop, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing Northern Blvd near Parsons Blvd in Queens when a westbound SUV struck her head-on. The report states she was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact killed her instantly, leaving her body in the roadway. The vehicle involved was a station wagon or SUV traveling straight ahead, with the point of impact at the center front end. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior or conditions. The narrative underscores the stark aftermath: 'her body still beneath the glare of headlights, as silence settled over the blacktop.' No evidence from the report suggests any action by the victim contributed to the crash; the focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the vulnerability of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 College Point Blvd, metal shrieking, parked cars mangled. A man gripped his chest. An 11-year-old girl’s neck was pinned. Both left broken. Improper lane use carved chaos into Queens streets.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 35-32 College Point Blvd in Queens, sending violence through the line of parked cars. The crash left a 35-year-old man with chest injuries and an 11-year-old girl with neck injuries, both described as conscious but suffering crush injuries. The report states, 'Improper passing carved silence into steel,' and lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved. Parked sedans absorbed the brunt of the impact, their rear ends crumpled. The data makes clear: driver error—specifically improper passing and lane usage—set the stage for this collision. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the dangerous decisions behind the wheel and the systemic risks that haunt Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A drunk, speeding firefighter ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died. He was 23. His family buried him with his new degree. The firefighter faces charges. The street remains unchanged.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-04), Justin Diaz, 23, was killed when an off-duty FDNY firefighter, Michael Pena, sped through a red light at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone and struck Diaz’s BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. Diaz was heading to work at LaGuardia Airport. Prosecutors say Pena was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and refused a breath test. His blood-alcohol content was 0.156 percent. Surveillance footage confirmed Diaz had the right-of-way. The article notes, 'The victim had the right-of-way, and Pena ran a steady red light, prosecutors say.' Pena was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. His license was suspended. The case highlights ongoing dangers for New York City road users and questions about bail and accountability for reckless drivers.

• Firefighter Runs Red, Kills Airport Worker, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-04