Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 20 - A bus and SUV crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Three people hurt. Police cite unsafe lane change and improper turn. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A bus and an SUV collided at Jamaica Avenue and 163rd Street in Queens. Three people were injured, including a 16-year-old passenger with a neck injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. The toll fell on passengers and drivers, underscoring the danger when drivers fail to control their lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 sedan making a right turn hit a cyclist riding straight. The crash left the cyclist with leg injuries. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stays dangerous. The system failed the vulnerable.

A sedan struck a cyclist on Jamaica Ave at 183rd Street in Queens. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was making a right turn when it hit the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the risk faced by people on bikes when drivers fail to use lanes properly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 19 - SUV hit sedan’s rear on Inwood Street. Three people hurt. Passengers and driver injured. Police list no cause. Streets stay dangerous.

An SUV struck the back end of a sedan on Inwood Street near 107 Avenue in Queens. Three people were injured: a 21-year-old female front passenger, a female rear passenger, and a 22-year-old male driver. According to the police report, the crash involved a Jeep SUV traveling north and a Ford sedan parked or moving south. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident left multiple occupants hurt, with injuries to the back and internal complaints. Streets remain hazardous for those inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 18 - A sedan turned left on Hillside Avenue. Its right front hit a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver, 76, walked away. A baby rode in the car. Only the pedestrian was hurt.

A 71-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street. According to the police report, 'the right front struck a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood ran from his head. He was conscious.' The driver, age 76, and a baby passenger were not hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the head but remained conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 17 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old crossing with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries. The crash happened at Hillside Ave and 170 St in Queens.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the intersection of Hillside Ave and 170 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his arm. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The data shows the driver failed to pay attention, leading to harm for the person on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - A moped and SUV collided on Queens Boulevard. Two people hurt. Police cite improper lane use and failure to yield. One driver unlicensed. Impact left a passenger with head injury.

A moped and an SUV crashed at 140-25 Queens Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, two people were injured: a 19-year-old moped driver suffered arm abrasions, and a 75-year-old SUV passenger sustained a concussion. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. The SUV’s left front bumper and the moped’s center front end took the impact. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited. The crash highlights the risks when drivers fail to yield and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - SUV and sedan collided on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered head injury and shock. Police cite unsafe speed as cause. Passengers, including children, were shaken but not seriously hurt.

A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred on Jamaica Avenue at 193rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, one driver sustained a head injury and shock, while several passengers, including a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old, were involved but not seriously hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV was traveling straight, while the sedan was changing lanes. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 14 - Two cars westbound. Metal slammed metal. A head bled. A back broke. A baby spared. SUV rear crushed. Sedan nose shattered. Following too close. No room to stop.

A crash on Liberty Ave near 168th Street in Queens left two drivers injured. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was rear-ended by a sedan. The SUV driver, 36, suffered head bleeding. The sedan driver, 48, sustained a back injury. A baby in one vehicle was unhurt. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV's rear and the sedan's front were heavily damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 14 - A motorbike and SUV collide on 188th Street. The bike shatters. A 19-year-old is thrown, crushed, killed. The SUV driver, sixty, survives with pain. Sirens echo. The street holds the silence of death.

A deadly crash unfolded at 188th Street and 90th Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old motorbike rider was ejected and killed after a head-on collision with an Audi SUV. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered pain but survived. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorbike was demolished. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No blame is placed on the victims. The crash left one dead and one injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 13 - A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on 138th Street. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. An infant rode with her. Police cite driver distraction and inexperience as causes.

A sedan crashed into the rear of a stopped SUV near 138th Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV’s driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. An infant was also in the SUV. According to the police report, 'Driver distraction marked the moment.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the SUV’s back end while the SUV was stopped in traffic. No blame is placed on the injured or their passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 12 - A sedan hit a woman crossing 168th Street with the signal. She suffered a head injury and shock. The car’s left front bumper took the impact. Police list factors as unspecified.

A sedan struck a 40-year-old woman as she crossed 168th Street at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car, making a right turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. The driver, a 67-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 9 - A driver, distracted, hit a woman on a bike at 109th Avenue and 169th Place. Metal crashed. Her head struck hard. The helmet took the blow. She stayed conscious. She left bruised.

A woman riding east on a bike was hit by a northbound vehicle at 109th Avenue and 169th Place in Queens. According to the police report, both went straight before the crash. The cyclist suffered a head injury and a bruise but remained conscious. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The report notes the cyclist wore a helmet, which absorbed the impact after the driver’s error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 8 - Two SUVs slam together at 170th and 88th. One flips. A woman clutches her back. An old man grips his knee. A man bleeds from the head. Three infants silent in the wreck. Metal groans. The street remembers.

Two SUVs collided at 170th Street and 88th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one vehicle overturned. A 50-year-old man suffered a head injury. A 73-year-old man injured his knee. A 31-year-old woman hurt her back. Three infants were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Lap belts and harnesses were used by some occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 7 - A sedan struck a 16-year-old girl at Farmers Blvd and 104 Ave. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The car’s front end took the hit. Streets failed to protect her.

A 17-year-old male driving a sedan struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Farmers Blvd and 104 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway but was at the intersection when the crash occurred. She suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end was damaged in the collision. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The report highlights driver inexperience as the key error leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 5 - SUV and sedans collided hard on Jamaica Ave. Improper turn listed. One driver bruised. Three passengers spared. Metal twisted. Streets stayed ruthless.

A crash involving an SUV and two sedans struck at 184-08 Jamaica Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' One female driver, age 45, suffered a chest contusion. Three passengers in one sedan were uninjured. The SUV and another sedan were traveling straight; the second sedan was making a U-turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors, helmet, or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.

CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.

• Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-04