Mar 2 - A sedan collided with a moped on Liberty Avenue in Queens, injuring the sedan driver. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s front end, causing neck injury and shock to the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 16:40. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 55-year-old male, suffered a neck injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 28 - A 52-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on 162 Street in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Hillside Avenue around 9:55 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian on the right side doors of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan. The incident highlights critical driver failures in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 26 - A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi struck her at an intersection on Liberty Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The taxi was making a left turn at the time of impact, sustaining no damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Toyota taxi, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision occurred during the taxi's left turn maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 26 - A Mercedes ran a red. It hit a BMW broadside at 107th and Northern. The BMW’s driver died. The Mercedes driver, a firefighter, faces charges. Two passengers hurt. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

According to NY Daily News (2025-02-26), a Mercedes-Benz driver allegedly ran a red light and struck a BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. in Queens, killing 23-year-old Justin Diaz. The Mercedes, driven by FDNY firefighter Michael Pena, T-boned Diaz’s car. Surveillance footage showed Diaz entering the intersection as the pedestrian signal allowed crossing. Pena was arrested at the scene and charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusing a breath test. The FDNY suspended Pena without pay. Two Mercedes passengers were hospitalized. The article quotes a local shop owner: "It was terrible." The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and impaired driving at city intersections.

• Red Light Crash Kills BMW Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-26

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 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 2025-11-04

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 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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 - A 42-year-old man, walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue, was struck by two westbound SUVs. His leg was crushed beneath steel. He remained conscious as pain demanded amputation. The drivers’ view was blocked. Failure to yield sealed his fate.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old man was walking outside the crosswalk on 89th Avenue near 168th Street in Queens when he was struck by two westbound vehicles—a sedan and an SUV. The narrative states, 'His leg crushed beneath steel. He stayed awake. The pain spoke plainly: amputation.' The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, explicitly citing driver error as central to the crash. The sedan was starting from parking, while the SUV was going straight ahead. The pedestrian suffered severe injury to his lower leg, resulting in amputation, but remained conscious throughout. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact and aftermath underscore the lethal consequences of driver inattention and obstructed views on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 1 - Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police report alcohol involvement as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred at right front bumper and left side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue in Queens at 10:16 AM. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the collision occurred. The impact points were the right front bumper of one sedan and the left side doors of the other. The female driver, age 46, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver impairment. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 31 - A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in bruising and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parsons Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Queens at 18:25. The vehicle, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 30 - A moped hit a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 139th Street. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed quiet. The harm was loud.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 139th Street in Queens struck a 54-year-old woman as she crossed Hillside Avenue with the signal. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which showed no damage. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 27 - Two SUVs collided at a Queens intersection. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact on the left side and front bumper. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious, restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided near 90-38 170 Street in Queens at 8:27 AM. The first vehicle, traveling north, was struck on its left side doors by the second vehicle making a left turn westbound. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The injured party was a 35-year-old female driver, conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, who sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The impact damaged the left side doors of the first SUV and the left front bumper of the second. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 26 - A sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave struck a defect in the pavement, causing a crash that injured its two occupants. The 65-year-old driver suffered head abrasions; the 93-year-old passenger sustained whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling west on Hillside Ave collided due to a defective pavement and tire failure, which are cited as contributing factors. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head abrasions and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 93-year-old woman, also conscious and restrained, suffered whiplash affecting her entire body. The vehicle's left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report highlights pavement defects and tire inadequacy as the primary causes, with no driver error or victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22