Apr 20 - A sedan hit a 62-year-old woman in Queens. She suffered back injuries. The car’s front end took the blow. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike struck a 62-year-old woman at the intersection with 152nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The driver, a 28-year-old man, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The crash left a pedestrian hurt, with no clear cause cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 and struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. No arrests. Police investigate. The street outside the park became a site of sudden, final impact.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist at 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article reports, "An FDNY fire truck was traveling north on 80th St. and was turning onto Juniper Blvd North just outside Juniper Valley Park when it collided with an unidentified man riding a bicycle." The cyclist died at the scene. Police have not made arrests. It is unclear if the truck was responding to an emergency. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights the risk at intersections where large vehicles turn across paths used by cyclists. No information on traffic signals or right-of-way was provided.

• Cyclist Killed By FDNY Truck In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

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 9 - Defective pavement sent a boy crashing face-first on Kissena Blvd. Blood on the street. Sixteen, semiconscious, he waited for help. The road failed him.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was injured near 65-30 Kissena Blvd in Queens when defective pavement caused him to crash. According to the police report, the boy rode south when the pavement broke beneath him, sending him face-first to the ground. He suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, remaining semiconscious until help arrived. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or driver errors were involved. The road's failure left the teen hurt and waiting in silence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 2 - Two sedans crashed on 70th Road. One passenger suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal struck metal. Shock followed. The street bore the mark.

Two sedans collided on 70th Road in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction contributed to the crash. Four occupants were involved. A 41-year-old female passenger riding outside one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 - A 10-year-old boy suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the child who was crossing with the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 147 Street in Queens was making a left turn around 9 p.m. when it struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Jewel Avenue. The child, who was crossing with the signal, sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as failure to yield the right-of-way, as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota sedan. The victim’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 6 - An SUV merging eastbound on Horace Harding Expressway collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens at 3:20 PM. A Nissan SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the left side doors of a BMW sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the SUV’s pre-crash action as 'Merging' and the point of impact as the sedan’s left side doors, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging maneuver by the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the sedan driver. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver but highlights the merging action as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 6 - A 77-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan backed into her near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The vehicle showed no damage, but the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 near 140-04 Jewel Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan, traveling north, backed unsafely and struck her. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan showed no damage at the center back end, indicating the impact was likely low speed but significant enough to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 5 - A driver turned right on Main Street and struck a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered neck injuries and bruises. Police cite distraction and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman was crossing Main Street at Jewel Avenue in Queens with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn hit her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and contusions, and was in shock. The vehicle struck her with its center front end but was undamaged. No fault is attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Feb 27 - A firefighter ran a red. Metal struck metal. A young man died. The street echoed with sirens. Two more rode to the hospital. The city keeps count. The danger stays.

According to the New York Post (February 27, 2025), off-duty FDNY firefighter Michael Pena drove through a red light at Northern Boulevard and 107th Street in Queens, striking Justin Diaz’s car. Surveillance video captured Pena’s Mercedes “passing a red light on Northern Boulevard and T-boning Diaz’s 2022 BMW.” Diaz, 23, died at Elmhurst Hospital. Pena faces charges of vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusal to take a breath test. Two passengers in Pena’s car were hospitalized. The FDNY suspended Pena for 28 days without pay. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of red-light running and impaired driving, raising questions about enforcement and accountability on city streets.

• Red Light Crash Kills Driver in Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-02-27

Feb 25 - A 26-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on 140 St near Jewel Ave. According to the police report, driver inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on 140 St near Jewel Ave in Queens, a sedan entering a parked position struck a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's left front bumper. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a significant impact on the bicyclist. The bicyclist was injured but not fatally harmed. The police report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 24 - A 2024 Jeep sedan struck the rear of a stationary or slow-moving bus on 150 Street. The sedan’s driver and a 13-year-old passenger suffered head injuries. Defective pavement and unspecified driver errors contributed to the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep sedan traveling west on 150 Street collided with the center back end of a bus also traveling west. The bus sustained no damage, indicating it was likely stationary or moving slowly. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 13-year-old female passenger were both injured, suffering head injuries with injury severity rated 3. Both occupants were not ejected and were conscious or in shock. The report lists 'Unspecified' driver errors and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No direct fault or error is assigned to the bus driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without safety equipment. The collision highlights risks from road conditions and driver errors leading to rear-end crashes involving vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 19 - A 39-year-old man crossing Jewel Avenue with the signal was hit. He suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed by police.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue at Park Drive East with the signal. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors, such as failure to yield or distraction, were reported by police. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injuries and the lack of documented driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 18 - Two sedans collided on 153 Street in Queens as both drivers made improper turns. Both drivers suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and left both drivers conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:53 on 153 Street in Queens. Both involved vehicles were sedans traveling in opposite directions—one southbound making a left turn, the other northbound making a right turn. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver of the 2022 Toyota and the male driver of the 2013 Honda both sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies, including whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Toyota and the left front bumper of the Honda, indicating a front-side collision during their improper turning maneuvers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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